Montessori Qualifications

OBJECTIVES
Gulf Montessori offers Internationally Accredited training courses in the Montessori Method of Education. All our courses aim to develop a high level of professional competence in students so that they are well able to care for and teach children from 2½ to 6 years. The courses cover the following subjects:

• Educational philosophies and theories
• Montessori philosophy and approach
• Child Development and Developmental Psychology
• Montessori didactic materials and teaching aids
• Preparing and delivering a balanced curriculum
• Observation and Assessment
• Classroom Management

OFFERED COURSES
Gulf Montessori is currently offering the following courses accredited by Montessori Centre International:

Early Childhood Teaching Course - Stage II
Montessori Theory and Methodology

The Course includes thoeretical and practical early childhood subjects with written and practical examinations.


International Course in Montessori Pedagogy

This internationally recognised course is suitable for Montessori class teachers. The Course covers all the component of Stage II Course plus 420 hours of supervised teaching practice in a Montessori Nursery approved by Gulf Montessori.

Montessori Foundation Course (New)

This new course is a suitable for Montessori class teacher- assistant and early care workers. It covers 100 hours of lectures, practical and written exam.

LANGUAGES
Gulf Montessori offers all its Early Childhood Programs in both ENGLISH and ARABIC Languages with supporting Montessori materials and examinations in both Languages.

Gulf Montessori has developped complete course materials in Arabic and obtained MCI approval to run and administer the Arabic courses for the Middle East Region.

COURSE COMPONENTS AND DELIVERY
The Stage II and International courses are delivered over 210 hours of lectures covering the eleven modules of the Syllabus.

Students wishing to upgrade from Stage II to international level are required to register separately for the Teaching Practice component. They will be required to attend a Montessori nursery approved by Gulf Montessori for a minimum of 420 hours, and complete all the required assignments under the supervision of Gulf Montessori. Teaching Practice can run concurrently with the coursework.

SYLLABUS

• Montessori Philosophy
• Developmental Psychology
• Child Care, Health & Nutrition
• Contemporary Issues
• Observation & Assessment
• Early Years Curriculum:
  • Exercises of Practical Life
  • Sensorial
  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Cultural subjects
  • Creative Subjects
• Teaching practice (for International Course Students)

EXAMINATIONS
Gulf Montessori courses are quality controlled through examinations set by the Montessori Board of Examiners (MBE) which is an independent and external board. Examinations are held twice a year at the end of each term.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students should have completed their High School degrees or equivalent in Arabic or English language.

FURTHER STUDIES
Gulf Montessori will assist its graduates in developing their careers:

Early Childhood Trainer's Course
An Internationally recognized career development course for Montessori Teacher Trainer

Post Graduate Studies
Guidance for acquiring higher degrees in Education and other areas related to child development

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