The course has been designed to provide students with a sound knowledge
of the Montessori Method of Education, both in theory and practice, as well as
providing up-to-date research on child development and education.
The methods of evaluating these outcomes and assessing the student's
performance include a combination of the following:
- Self-assessment individually or through study groups where possible.
- Personal tutorial support online or by ordinary post .
- Course work which includes writing essays, observations and the preparation
of files.
- A written examination.
- A viva examination during which students demonstrate selected pieces of
Montessori apparatus.
A well defined evaluation system has been prepared for markers stating
clearly the criteria to be met.
The Teaching Practice is assessed separately. A Field Supervisor and a
Supervising Teacher are assigned to each student and their objective is to
support the student in the classroom, make realistic assessments according to a
set of criteria and give the student feedback so that the process of learning
to become a Montessori teacher is continuous.
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