AMI Montessori Orientation Course for Ages 12–18

Montessori Orientation Course for Ages 12–18

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The Montessori Orientation Course for Ages 12–18 is an introduction to the developmental characteristics and needs of adolescents ages 12–18. It supports understanding of this developmental stage for parents, caregivers, school staff, or any individual seeking general knowledge about Montessori developmental theory and education. Successful participation in all Orientation Course Requirements leads to award of the AMI Orientation Course ‘Certificate of Completion’ at the 12–18 level.

The AMI Certificate of Completion does not qualify an individual to lead or hold any particular position in a Montessori Prepared Environment for ages 12–18.

Course Objectives

To offer an introduction to: 


  • The life and work of Dr. Montessori

  • General Montessori theory


To present an introduction to:

  • the needs and characteristics of the adolescent

  • the prepared environment of an adolescent community
  • the role of the adult in an adolescent community

Course Requirements

  • Twenty-five (25) hours of student engagement 

  • 90% attendance for all aspects of the course 

  • Completion of 2 hours of general observation of adolescents 

  • Completion of written reflection after the general observation about your shifting perspective (500 words) 

  • Students have 30 days from the end of the course to complete the observation and the reflection 


Course Content

  • The Life and Work of Dr. Montessori 

  • The Four Planes of Development 

  • The Human Tendencies 

  • The Prepared Environment 

  • The Role of the Adult
(with mention of what is special to the 3rd plane)

  • The Needs and Characteristics of the Third Plane 

  • Transition from the 2nd to 3rd the Plane 

  • The Centre for Study and Work; The Prepared Environment that Supports Adolescent Development & Residential Life 

  • The Pivotal Role of Production and Exchange 

  • The Important Work of the Hand 

  • Study and Work: Social Organization 

  • Study and Work: The Educational Syllabus 

  • Importance of Supporting the Third Plane 


Recommended Readings (not mandatory)

By Dr. Maria Montessori

  • From Childhood to Adolescence
  • Education and Peace
  • Oxford Lecture

  • Citizen of the World

  • AMI Communications 2011, vol. 1 & 2

Additional readings at the discretion of the Trainer.

Course offer by AMI Auxiliary Trainer: Lesley Ann Patrick


Lesley Ann Patrick

Graduating from the University of London with an Honours in French Literature, French Theatre, and French Art History, I discovered the Montessori approach to education during my first teaching post at the Ecole Active Bilingue in Paris in 1983. I subsequently returned to the United Kingdom to train as a Montessori guide in 1988 since which time I have worked with children in schools affiliated to the Association Montessori Internationale in Cambridge, Devon, and St. Andrews, Scotland. From 2001to 2010 I was Head of the AMI Montessori School in St. Andrews, Scotland for children aged 2-12 years.

In 2009 I further trained in the USA as a Montessori guide for ages 12-18 before moving to Sweden where I coordinated a Montessori Centre for Study and Work for ages 12-16. Leaving Sweden in 2015 I have subsequently worked with adolescents in AMI environments in France, Morocco, the United Kingdom, and India.

Alongside my mentor, Jenny Marie Hoglund, I have also worked at the AMI/NAMTA Montessori Orientation to Adolescent Studies in Sweden and in the USA, and currently on the AMI 12-18 Diploma Courses.

Inspired both by my own childhood years on the African continent and by the initiatives of AMI Educateurs sans Frontieres, I am especially dedicated to reaching communities of children, adolescents, parents and teachers in outreach work. This I continue to do both from my home in Scotland and with an initiative located in Kodaikanal, India.

I am the mother of five Montessori-educated “adult children” and grandmother of one who continues on the proven Montessori path of development.

Course Schedule and Location

Dates:
Friday January 31, 2025
Saturday February 01, 2025
Sunday February    02, 2025

Timings:
8:30 AM to 6:30 PM (Friday and Saturday)
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Sunday)

Venue:
Indah Erdkinder
Opp: Government Primary School,
Lingapur, Muduchinthalapally, Hyderabad.

Eligibility

Candidates need to be 18 years or older. Candidates from all walks of life and from different professions are welcome. The course is open to anyone who wants to know more about the Montessori philosophy.

Course Fees

Total Fee Inclusive of GST: Rs. 14,000/-

*If a student withdraws at any time, fees will not be refunded for any reason.

The Course fees can be paid Online by Bank Transfer or by Demand Draft.
Indian Nationals may pay the fees by means of a Demand Draft in favour of The Montessori Training and Research Trust payable in Hyderabad.

If paying online, please find the Bank details below.

Indian Nationals:
Account Name: The Montessori Training and Research Trust
Bank: Union Bank of India
Branch: Gagan Mahal Road
Account Number: 013910011020411
IFSC CODE: UBIN0801399
MICR CODE: 500026108
SWIFT CODE: UBININBBOSH

Foreign Nationals may pay the fees by Bank Draft/Cashier’s Cheque in US Dollars (Pound Sterling or Euros equivalent to US Dollars) in favour of The Montessori Training and Research Trust payable in Hyderabad.

If paying online, please find the Bank details below.

Foreign Nationals:
Account Name: The Montessori Training and Research Trust
Bank: Canara Bank
Branch: Somajiguda Branch, Hyderabad
Account Number: 30082010030180
IFSC CODE: CNRB0013008
MICR CODE: 500015126
SWIFT CODE: CNRBINBBBFD