MIA 0-3 Full Certification Course

The Curriculum:

Academic Phase

Schedule: (232 hours/5 weeks)

The course duration is five and a half weeks or 232 hours of sequential onsite lectures, lessons, assignments, and discussions. The academic phase will close after the 5th week after the allowing adult learners for a two-week break before the practicum phase commences.

Part I: Independent Study

Adult learners enrolling in the course are given a list of books to be read prior to the beginning of the 232 hours of classroom instruction. Adult learners should read, take notes, and come to class with questions.

Part II: Classroom Instruction

The Classroom instruction includes eight separate classes presented through lectures and presentation of the Montessori Materials. Time will be given for adult learners to practice with materials and corporately work on some of the written assignments.

Classes include:

Montessori Philosophy and Pedagogy

Human Development

Environmental Design

Observation

Leadership and Administration

Child, Family, and Community

Self Development

Early Childhood Overview

Practicum

Practicum Phase

The Practicum consists of a full-time classroom experience of at least 400 hours (over a five-month period) in a pre-approved infant or toddler model setting that provides the practicum student with supervisory support in the classroom and periodic observation and evaluation. The purpose of the practicum experience is to provide the adult learner with the opportunity for gradual, personal and practical experience as a Montessori Teacher.

Evaluation

Final review and examinations are a requirement of the MIA Teacher Education courses. During this evaluation, adult learners complete their practicum notebook, written examination, yearlong project, and albums. Upon successful completion, adult learners are awarded the MIA Birth to Three Credential.