AMI Montessori 12-18 Orientation Certificate
This 2024 course was formerly advertised as the AMI Introduction to Adolescents certificate but is now an AMI Orientation Certificate due to an AMI certification change in the 12-18 area.
Course Description
The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) 12-18 Orientation Certificate course is designed to provide administrators, educators, parents and community members a broad, general understanding of foundational Montessori theory and methodology for working with adolescents between the ages of 12–18 years.
This course explains the importance of continuing Montessori education into the third plane and considers the characteristics of adolescents in the third plane (12-18 years) of development as compared to earlier planes of development (0-12 years).
Sample of Topics:
- What Kind of Environment Supports Adolescent Development?
- The Nature of Work for the Adolescent
- Levels of Independence in the Third Plane: Social and Economic Independence
- The Roles of Adults in the Environment for Adolescents
- The Importance of Self-Expression
- The Three-Stage Learning Cycle
Course Snapshot
Mode | Online* (live online via zoom) |
Director of Training | Laurie Ewert-Krocker |
Qualification | AMI Montessori 12-18 Orientation Certificate (formerly advertised as AMI Introduction to Adolescents) Certificate |
Course Fees | $700 AUD plus GST (if applicable)** |
Schedule
Saturday | 4 May | 10am -12 noon (AEST) |
Tuesday | 7 May | 8pm- 10pm (AEST) |
Saturday | 11 May | 10am -12 noon (AEST) |
Tuesday | 14 May | 8pm- 10pm (AEST) |
Saturday | 18 May | 10am -12 noon (AEST) |
Tuesday | 21 May | 8pm- 10pm (AEST) |
Saturday | 25 May | 10am -12 noon (AEST) |
Tuesday | 28 May | 8pm- 10pm (AEST) |
Saturday | 1 June | 10am -12 noon (AEST) |
How to apply
- No prerequisites for applicants who wish to enrol into the AMI Introduction to Adolescents
- Applicants can register by completing the online Application Form
- Submit the completed and signed registration form to [email protected]
Course Fees
- $700 AUD + GST (Excluding any reading materials)
- Instalment payment arrangements to suit you circumstances can be considered on request by email to [email protected].
- Group discounts can be considered on request.
- A this course is conducted entirely online, GST is payable by Australian residents only or persons undertaking the course whilst in Australia.
Certificate of Completion Requirements
The AMI Montessori Certificate of Completion is awarded to those who complete all of the following requirements. You must;
- maintain a minimum 90% attendance (your camera must be on and you need to be visible to the instructor to qualify as being in attendance); and
- actively participate in the Q&A sessions demonstrating an understanding of the pre-recorded lectures.
- Provide 2 short reflections or other assignment where requested (not more than 500 words).
Recommended Reading
Recommended reading for the course is provided below, no written reporting or response is required.
- Appendix A in From Childhood to Adolescence
- Appendix B in From Childhood to Adolescence
- “Dr. Montessori’s Third Lecture given at the Montessori Congress in Oxford, England”