Course Description

The AMI Montessori 12–18 Orientation provides foundational Montessori theory and methodology for working with adolescents (12-18 years). Lecture topics focus on describing the developmental needs of the adolescent and the components of an adolescent program, including the prepared environment, the role of the adult, and the developmental work of the adolescent. Lecturers, presenters, and practitioners include AMI trainers and AMI trained practitioners with extensive experience in the field of Montessori adolescent work. Faculty advisors individually assist course participants to reach an understanding of Montessori theory and practices and to help them apply those principles to their own community, location, and circumstances. Participants who complete the course requirements will receive an AMI Certificate of Completion. Prior AMI Montessori training at the early childhood or elementary levels will enhance the orientation experience but is not a prerequisite.

The course will be given entirely in English.

Course Format

• Nine weeks (October 8– December 5)

• Weekly mandatory live sessions via Zoom, 8:00pm – 9:30pm EDT (New York timezone)

  • Course facilitators will be available for an additional 30-minute optional discussion after class

  • Sunday, October 8 (Mandatory online meeting for course orientation and technology check. Failure to attend will result in immediate disenrollment from the course.)

  • Sunday, October 1 - Learning Management system opens for exploration ahead of the mandatory October 8 online meeting

  • Tuesday, October 17

  • Tuesday, October 24

  • Tuesday, October 31

  • Tuesday, November 7

  • Tuesday, November 14

  • Tuesday, November 21

  • Tuesday, November 28

  • Tuesday, December 5

• Approximately 5.5 hours weekly asynchronous material will be completed through a Learning Management System

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