Early Childhood Course
2019-2020 Early Childhood Adult Learners
Early Childhood Course (2 1/2- 6 years old)
The program consists of an Academic Phase and Practicum Phase.
The Academic Phase (340.5 Clock Hours) includes Montessori theory and practice; classroom management and techniques for beginning a Montessori class; and the use, sequence and method of presentation of the Montessori didactic materials in all curriculum areas. The Academic Phase is hands-on. Lectures alternate with laboratory sessions with the Montessori materials under the direction of experienced staff.
Classes meet for seven weeks during the summer Academic Phase, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Practicum Phase (540 + Clock Hours) consists of an academic year in a Montessori school. During the practicum, the adult learner is able to apply all that she/he has learned during the academic phase, while under the supervision of a certified Montessori teacher, in a prepared environment with children 2½ to 6 years old. Guidance will be provided by the MMTEC Practicum Coordinator who will work closely with the adult learner and supervising teacher to insure the adult learner's progress and growth in classroom leadership. A self-directed practicum may be arranged at an additional fee for the adult learner who has had previous classroom experience. Practicum sites need to be approved by MMTEC.
Four Weekend Seminars are held at MMTEC during the practicum phase. The seminars include review and extensions of curriculum and review of theory and methodology. Attendance is mandatory for adult learners.
Adult learners should plan to budget approximately $300.00 for additional materials, books, notebooks, etc. which may be required during the course. Curriculum manuals are not included in the tuition costs.
2023-2024
Academic Phase June 19 - August 4, 2023
Practicum Phase September 2023 - June 2024
Early Childhood Weekend Seminars
October 21 & 22, 2023
January 13 & 14, 2024
February 17 & 18. 2024
May 3, 4 & 5. 2024
June 1st - Final Exam
1 Hour Observation Classes Over Zoom
September 10th
October 1st
November 5st
December 3rd
January 7th
February 4th
March 3rd
April 7th
Asynchronous Book Club
Philosophy book club at a suggested pace using Google Classroom
2024-2025 Summer Dates & Seminar Schedule
Early Childhood Course June 17th - July 31st, 2024
Seminar weekends for all levels:
October 19th and 20th, 2024
January 18th and 19th, 2025
March 8th and 9th, 2025
May 16th - evening only, 17th, and 18th 2025 - Early Childhood Only
June 7th - Early Childhood Only