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Elementary Montessori Assistant Training
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Elementary Montessori Assistant Training

Playing a Significant Role in the Success of the Classroom
Last updated 4/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • Identify what the role and responsibility of an elementary Montessori assistant is
  • Obtain a basic understanding of how an elementary Montessori classroom functions
  • Understand the legal and confidentiality issues an assistant must be aware of
  • Understand how to model behavior of the head teacher and be a model for the students

Course content

1 section10 lectures30m total length
  • Introduction2:11

    Download and print out, “Elementary Pause Screens” and “Elementary Notes.” The “Elementary Notes” provides you with a list of the 39 Text Screens that appear throughout the videos to emphasize key points. The “Elementary Pause Screens” provide you with a print out of the reflection points for each section. By recording your thoughts on the “Elementary Notes” pages, you will have a thorough record of your learning experience.

  • Respect in the Montessori Community5:47
  • Discipline4:59
  • Role in the Classroom4:25
  • Safety Procedures2:05
  • Montessori Curriculum and Community4:01
  • Community and Adult Consistency2:12
  • Professionalism1:42
  • Personal Care1:15
  • Conclusion1:43
  • Final

Requirements

  • An Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Materials is suggested but not required.

Description


Montessori education has been a leading philosophy since Maria Montessori first did her research over 100 years ago.  She believed in a hands on approach to learning, where students were independent learnings, structuring their own learning.

Every Montessori teacher needs a trained assistant to manage her classroom. However, to be a successful assistant, you need to have a good understanding of Montessori philosophy. In a Montessori classroom, students should not be disturbed when they are engaged in their work. Montessori students should be encouraged to be independent in all aspects of self-care. A Montessori teacher should not be interrupted during a materials presentation. Montessori classrooms are beautiful, with well maintained materials. A good assistant ensures that the classroom is always beautiful.

A Montessori assistant has many responsibilities including: Keeping the classroom neat and well supplied, monitoring the classroom noise level, taking care of individual student needs, and managing classroom conflicts, greeting students and parents as the day begins, helping students to prepare to go home at the end of the day, and ensuring safety on the playground.

In this program, you will learn how to achieve all these objectives as well as gain a general understanding of Montessori philosophy and how a Montessori class functions.

Produced by Educational Video Publishing – a leader in Montessori video production since 1994. Directed by Paulyne Holten-Sinder, former President of the American Montessori Society.

Who this course is for:

  • Persons who wish to be employed or assist in an elementary Montessori class.