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The Montessori Teacher Institute (MTI*) is a path for students to obtain an Associates Degree in Science, as well as a Montessori Certification from the American Montessori Society (AMS) and Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).
The Montessori program educates students to work with children from 2 1/2 to 6 years old in the methods of Dr. Maria Montessori.
At the Montessori Teachers Institute we believe the task of the adult is to prepare the environment, to guide the child to it, and assist in the unfolding of the child's being. Our students learn the skills to help children develop personality and positive self-esteem.
MTI I Montessori Philosophy & Methods is open to all students. Access to the MTI program is through application to the Early Childhood Education program. Personal interviews and application process are required to be accepted into the program.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION-- MONTESSORI
TEACHER EDUCATION OPTION
| Course ID |
Title
of Course |
Credits |
| ECE* K101° |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| ECE* K106° |
Music & Movement for Children |
3 |
| ECE* K182° |
Child Development |
3 |
| ECE* K210° |
Observation Participation and Seminar |
3 |
| ECE* K215° |
The Exceptional Learner |
3 |
| ECE* K290° |
Student Teaching I |
3 |
| ECE* K291° |
Student Teaching II |
3 |
| ENG* K101° |
Composition |
3 |
| HLT* K155° |
Personal Health |
3 |
| MAT* K137° |
Intermediate Algebra or higher |
3 |
| MTI* K240° or higher |
MTI 1 Philosophy & Methods |
3 |
| MTI* K241 |
MTI 2 Practical Life & Sensorial |
4 |
| MTI* K242 |
MTI 3 Math/Culture/Science |
3 |
| MTI* K243° |
MTI 4 Language/Culture/Social Studies |
3 |
| PSY* K111° |
General Psychology |
3 |
| SOC* K101° |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
| ___________ |
Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
| ___________ |
Open Elective |
3 |
| __________ |
200 Level Course in SOC* or PSY* |
3 |
| Natural Science Elective |
4 |
| Please select one of the following three courses |
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| BIO* K115° |
Human Biology |
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| EAS* K102° |
Earth Science |
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| SCI* K250° |
Processess and Inquiry of Natural Science |
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GRAND TOTAL |
62 |
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| ° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course descriptions. |
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Montessori Teacher Institute
Program Outcomes
Upon successful
completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge
of theoretical/philosophical bases of Montessori education within the
context of contemporary best practices.
- apply and interpret
theories of child development in everyday practice.
- construct meaningful,
high-content, supportive, holistic classroom teaching/learning environments.
- purchase, evaluate, design, construct and present meaningful, high-content
curriculum materials as defined within the MACTE standards and essentials.
- respect and facilitate
the development of each child's unique capabilities.
- work collaboratively
with families and relevant educational community members to support
each child's development.
- use observation protocols
to understand how each child constructs his/her conceptual understandings
and skills over time, and how to support this development.
- demonstrate program
leadership and classroom managements skills, implement licensing requirements
and meet standards and regulations as required in public, private or
alternative models.
- practice high standard
of ethics as defined by AMS and National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC).
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