Our mission is to provide children with the best possible Montessori elementary teachers who respect the child and can support each child's needs. The 6-9 child seeks and needs an introduction to and an overview of just about everything. The more the child undertakes, the more s/he learns. This is the Age for Cosmic Education. Children in Montessori settings who have been supported in their whole development have a good chance to arrive at adolescence with self-control, social and intellectual skills, and a positive view of human beings. This gives them a perspective that enables them to make intelligent choices about their behaviour, the way to face challenges, and their role and contribution in the future.

The goal of this Montessori Elementary Teacher Course is to provide a thorough understanding of The Secret of Childhood, to help them gain insights into the true nature of the child (6-9), to model the use of an impressive array of invaluable learning tools, and to demonstrate how respect for the child's "inner teacher" serves as the integrating principle for effective elementary education.

Both Master Teachers Dr. Daniel Jutras and Katherine Schweitzer are well experienced in the preparation of Elementary Montessori teachers: Daniel has a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Ottawa, an AMI diploma (3-6) from Perugia, Italy, and a St.Nicholas Montessori Advanced diploma (6-12) from England; Katherine Schweizer holds an AMI Diploma (3-6) and a two TMI Diplomas (6-9 and 9-12).

"In the Children's House, the child is offered the world. In the Elementary, the scope of the child's self-education is unlimited - from the smallest particles in the atom to the Universe."

Maria Montessori          
 

Our aim is to provide candidates opportunities and resources to gain the necessary knowledge and practical experience to pursue a career as authentic qualified Montessori elementary teachers. The demand for "Top class" authentic Montessori elementary teachers is continually growing. There is a strong demand everywhere.

Through the Montessori Elementary Education Course, candidates will:

• Understand the principles underlying the Montessori Concept of Education for the children aged 6 to 9;

• Be confident and competent in the use of Montessori learning materials pertaining to this age group;

• Be proficient with classroom management.

The Montessori Elementary Teacher Education Course prepares the adult to accompany and guide young children from 6 through 9 years of age in a Montessori structured environment.

• Offer candidates a high quality teacher education course that provides an in-depth study of the Montessori constructivist Concept of education relating to the second plane of development (6-9) of the child and the ways in which this concept can be implemented effectively;

• Introduce the elementary candidate teacher to the personalized teaching as it pertains to the child aged 6-9 years;

• Provide candidates with an optimal preparation to effectively direct children from 6 to 9 years of age using Montessori's elementary approach, materials and curriculum.

The MACTE accredited Elementary Montessori Diploma Course includes lectures and essays on Montessori child psychology, the Montessori concept of education, demonstration and practice with the Montessori materials, sharing impressions of readings, and construction of hand-made materials for use in Elementary classrooms.

The Elementary curriculum includes study in the areas of biology, botany, geography, history, language and literacy, sciences, mathematics, music and creative arts. Cosmic education illustrates the long preparation of the earth coming to life, the unity of and harmony in all things, the impact of human beings on the environment, the interdependence with it, and the education for peace.

The Elementary Internship as an integral part of the training consists of an Internship of 400 hours including a minimum of 120 hours of observation and supervised teaching practice in a Montessori elementary classroom.

"The secret of good teaching is to regard the child's intelligence as a fertile field in which seeds may be sown to grow under the flaming heat of imagination."
                                                                                                                Maria Montessori

Practical application in an approved Montessori learning environment under the guidance of an experienced Montessori certified teacher is required during this course.

This integral part of the Education Course consists of an Internship of 400 hours that includes 120 clock hours minimum of supervised teaching practice where the teacher candidate observes, assists and participates to the dynamic process of education of the host Montessori school. Independent study, projects, material making and research constitute the remaining 200 hours.

From September 2011 to June 2012

• Two Friday evening (6:30 - 10:00pm) and   two Saturday a month (9:00am - 5:00pm)  in Toronto East-York at Abacus Montessori Learning Centre, 1 Credit Union Drive, off Eglinton, between Victoria Park and the DVP Map

   

Successful completion of coursework, examinations and Internship leads to the MACTE accredited Montessori Elementary Diploma awarded by the Institute.

A deposit of $200.00 is required upon application and is not applied towards the tuition fees.

The tuition fee is $5,900.00 in 10 installments ($590.00 per month) payable to CMTC Inc.

Visa/MasterCard (+4%) is also accepted as a method of payment for the tuition fees.

We also accept Visa/MasterCard as a method of payment for the tuition fees.

A fee of $300.00 for the final exams is required prior to Final Examinations.

Cost of books that can be obtained at the Institute is $100.00

Upon acceptation, prospective candidates will be hooked to an electronic documents forum.

Teacher candidates receive 6 complimentary Montessori Albums.

Receipts for Income Tax purposes are issued in accordance with calendar year.

If you wish to attend one of the Diploma Courses or Summer Workshops offered by the Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute, begin by viewing our Information Packet.

Download a Complete Information Packet here.

Download a Registration Form here.

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