COURSES for STAFF in SCHOOL EDUCATION
Introduction
The Montessori Method of education, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori and then by the pedagogist Lori Malaguzzi, is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood. Dr. Montessori’s Method has been time tested, with over 100 years of success in diverse cultures throughout the world.
It is a view of the child as one who is naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared learning environment. It is an approach that values the human spirit and the development of the whole child—physical, social, emotional, cognitive
This training course aims to develop professional competences for future teachers of children from 1 to 6 years about Montessori Method. Participants will learn more about Montessori, approaches to provide a Montessori inspired learning environment and how to use her methods and techniques.
Learning objectives
- To understand philosofic and pedagogical principles of Dr Maria Montessori
- To know the principles of the “Absorbent Mind”
- To know the Montessori concept of the “freedom of choice”
- To know the planes of development
- To know the sensitive period
Activities Programme
1st day
Welcome meeting: presentation of Polaris staff & experts; briefing of the activities
To understand philosofic and pedagogical principles of Dr Maria Montessori
- Organization of the learning environment
- Importance of the order, internal and external
- The role of the teacher, “guardian of the environment”
- Visit in a Montessori kindergarten “La casa dei bambini”: observation of teachers, pupils, teaching material and environment
- The Montessori’s prepared environment
2nd day
To know the principles of the “Absorbent Mind”
- New neuroscience research on the evolution of the brain and mind absorbent of the child and the pupil today
- Methodologies to develop attention and concentration
- Visit in a Montessori kindergarten “La casa dei bambini”: observation of teachers, pupils and teaching material
3rd day
To know the Montessori concept of the “freedom of choice”
- The concept of freedom from the point of view of Maria Montessori
- Independence, autonomy and freedom: the development of auto discipline as an inner development
- Cases studies
- Simulations & Video
4th day
To know the planes of development
- Care Montessori “meet” our modern society
- Observation technique
- Rhythm in different children
- The role of mixed classes
- Visit in a Montessori primary school: observation of teachers, pupils, teaching material and environment
5th day
To know the sensitive period
- Observation technique
- Rhythm in different children
- The role of mixed classes
- Visit in a Montessori primary school: observation of teachers, pupils and teaching material
- The Montessori’s prepared environment
- Case studies & simulations
- Resume of the course & learning
- Collecting of final feeds back
- Assessment of learning outcomes
- Final evaluation of the course
- Visit to the city and surrounding area to discover the art, traditions, history, nature
Target groups
Teachers in childhood and school education.
Trainer
Dr. Fulvia Cetrullo, pedagogist, founder and director of the International Institute “Vivere Montessorianamente” (3-6 aged and 6-11 aged) in Pescara, trainer accredited by IMI (International Montessori Institute), trainer at University of Barcelona in the Master of Montessori Pedagogy for children 0-6 aged
Educational
Teacher’s slides and operative cards.
Other activities provided
- The last day of the course includes evaluation of the course, awarding of Certificates of Participation (2 hrs).
- The program provides also free cultural activities as visits to the city and surrounding area to discover the art, traditions, history, nature, typical foods, wine and culinary products of the area.
- Support in reservation phase for the transfer from the airports to Vasto and in research of a comfortable and suitable accommodation is provided based on the participants needs. Polaris will ask for a fee of 10% of the real cost.
Duration*
35 hrs (in class and practical training), 5 days from Monday to Friday (excluded travel days).
DATES
| 11/05-09 May 2025 | 14-18 July 2025 | 15-19 September 2025 |
Fee of course*
400 € per person
Working Language
English
*N.B.: the course dates and the duration could be arranged with participants groups of at least 8 people.
