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When
Thursday, March 5, 2014 from 1:30 pm - 8:00 pm CDT;
Friday, March 6 - Sunday, March 8, 2014 from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (daily) CDTAdd to Calendar
Where
Seton Montessori Institute 5728 Virginia Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 Driving Directions
Rachel Harrison, Registrar
Seton Montessori Institute
630-654-0151
institute@setonmontessori.org
Paraprofessional Preparation Course March 5 - 8, 2015
"An adult must assist a child in such a way that he can act and carry out his own work in the world."
Maria Montessori
The Paraprofessional Course covers the basics of the Montessori approach. For many years participants have increased their understanding and strengthened their effectiveness in working with children through Seton’s Course. For others, the course has been a stepping stone in deciding to pursue full teaching certification.
Classes meet for a full day on each of the four days. All attendees will receive a certificate of completion after full participation in the course as well as a record of continuing professional development (CPD) from the American Montessori Society. Seton Montessori Institute is also a Gateways Registry Authorized Entity delivering professional development to those serving your children in the state of Illinois. More information regarding Gateways to Opportunity Registry can be found here.
Each day we become more aware of the significance of the adults in a young child’s environment. Prepare yourself to meet their needs (and those of their parents) with a couse that encompasses an in-depth view of Maria Montessori’s philosophy, as well as techniques for everyday work.
Day One: The Child is A Person (1:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
- Maria Montessori’s Life, Work and Philosophy
- The Montessori Environment at Home and at the Children's House
- The Child is a Person – Child Development
Day Two: The Child Is A Person Who Works and Communicates (9:00 am - 4:30 pm)
- Practical Life
- The Montessori Educator
- Language, Pracitcal Life Presentations and Practice
Day Three: The Child Is A Person Who Thinks and Solves Problems (9:00 am - 4:30 pm)
- Observation Techniques
- Math and Sensorimotor
- Presentations and Practice
Day Four: The Child Is A Person Who Loves (9:00 am - 4:30 pm)
- Presentation of Personal Projects
- Sciences
- Role of the Assistant
- Art, The Line
- Conclusions
Program Cost: $300
Program Emphasis: Infant-Toddler and Early Childhood
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 2nd* (all enrollment after this date will be assessed a $25 late fee).
*Cancellations by registrants must be made by March 2, 2015. Cancellations received after
March 3, 2015 will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee. Seton Montessori Institute is not responsible for other financial obligations incurred by participants.