Montessori Infant Toddler certificate course 0-3 Years

THIS PROGRAM IS COMPLETELY TAUGHT IN SPANISH

Limited Places

Students will learn the Pedagogical Principles that guide the Montessori Method. Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to get a deep understanding of the child development from 0 to 3, including different complementary approaches such us Emmi Pikler’s free movement theories or Elinor Goldschmied’s vision of playing area.

We want to propose an online learning program to contribute, with concrete proposals, in order to improve the quality of the education provided in spaces of early childhood, such as Kindergarten, Montessori Moms, families or any other facilitator.

Faculty

International Montessori Institute (IMI) is a Montessori training centre with a primary purpose: to offer a classic and rigorous Montessori courses based on the main principles of Maria Montessori and adapted to the educational needs of nowadays.

IMI’s objective is to provide training firmly connected to the legacy of Maria Montessori, bringing together the best of Italian and the Anglo-Saxon tradition. For that reason, our trainers have been carefully selected by their diverse international experience, as well as private and public schools, in order to convey the richness of the Montessori method in different social fields.

This interesting combination of trainers makes IMI a unique meeting point in the world, which generates an inter-Montessori dialogue ensuring loyalty to the ideas and vision of Dr Maria Montessori.

Mission Statement

• To offer all the theoretical tools and practices for the implementation of the Montessori method
• Education in spaces for children of 0 to 3 years (schools, families or other alternative educational centres).
• The art of living educational practice, placing the child in the centre of the learning and respecting their individual physical, intellectual and emotional development.
• Provide a space for reflection on the scientific evidence-based educational practice.
• Live the everyday educational practice of harmony and satisfaction in everyday life.

Learning Outcomes

• Provide all of the theoretical and practical tools for the implementation of Montessori education in schools from 0-3 years of age (schools, families or other alternative education centres)
• Know how to experience educational practice, placing the child at the centre of learning and respecting their individual physical, intellectual and emotional needs.
• Provide an area of reflection on educational practice based on scientific evidence.
• Experience educational practice through day-to-day harmony and satisfaction.

Study Plan

Montessori Practice

All the teaching and practical training necessary to create a Montessori space and use it with children ages from birth to age 3. Innumerable practical activities in the areas of cognitive development, motor, sensory, linguistic, social and practical life.

• Language
• Practical Life
• Sensory Material
• Movement
• Artistic Expression

All the practical training will be done online with continuous pedagogical support and follow-up.

Montessori Theory

• The historical context of the work of Dr Maria Montessori and temporal and geographical evolution of the method.
• Montessori’s philosophy: The scientific method developed by Dr Montessori with all its theoretical elements.
• Psychopedagogy: A solid theoretical basis essential for implementing pedagogy, which is focused on the healthy development of children.
• The adult-child relationship: the new role of the adult, the importance of observation and cultivating relationships.
• The Prepared Environment as an educational tool, its adaptation and management.
• All scientific evidence supporting Montessori theory, from psychology to neuroscience.

All areas of Montessori practice are based on the practical application of deeply personal work, thus ensuring the acquisition and understanding of all tools necessary to apply Montessori education to life and classrooms.

Elements of Study

Recommended applicant profiles

Currently, around the world, there’s a wide demand for professionals with solid Montessori training to set up new projects. This is due to the demand of many families who are searching for a different and more respectful education for their children.

This program is designed for all those with an interest in early childhood from birth to age six, for example:

• Technicians in Early Childhood Education
• Mothers and fathers
• Babysitter
• Infant educators
• Pre-school teachers
• Montessori Mom
• Homeschooling families
• Educators in Special Needs Education
• Grandparents, family and any other person interested in this stage of development
• Psychologist, Speech therapists, Paediatrician, Therapist, Neurologists

Degree

Students who pass the course will obtain the Montessori Infant/Toddler level (0-3) issued by the International Montessori Institute

Payment Methods