Theory into Practice Series (TiPS)
Theory into Practice Series (TiPS)
TiPS is a skills based, development series facilitated by SMTC’s AMI trainers and trainers-in-training to support educators.
- Are you looking for some practical tips to help you in your day-to-day interactions with children?
- Would you like to consider how aspects of Montessori apply in a practical context such as in your school, classroom or in other interactions with children?
Come along to our 1-hour online sessions, with an additional 30-minute Q&A, for extra support on how you can turn Montessori theory into practice.
| When: | The first Monday of each month (February to November) |
| Time: | 7-8:30pm (1-hour presentation incorporating theory and practical strategies with a 30-minute Q&A). Timezone information is below. |
| Audience: | Anyone working with children from birth to 18 years of age. |
| Format: | Online, via Zoom (link sent following registration) |
| Cost: | $22 (GST included) per session |
| THEORY INTO PRACTICE SERIES (TIPS) | DATE | LEVEL | TRAINER |
| Preparing the Environment for the Child Under Three | 5 February | 0-3 | Sara Brady |
| The Child is the Builder of Man | 4 March | 3-6 | Amy Kirkham |
| Anxiety in the Classroom *Session 1* | 8 April | 6-12 | Rebecca Dallam |
| Anxiety in the Classroom *Session 2* This session is a continuation of the presentation from our April TiPS session with new registrants welcome. If registrants didn’t attend session 1 they will be supplied with the slides from the first session to provide them with the background information for session 2. | 6 May | 6-12 | Rebecca Dallam |
| What is Discipline in a Montessori Environment? | 3 June | 0-3 | Julia Hilson |
| Recruiting and Retaining Quality Teachers | 1 July | Administrators | Karen Bennetts |
| Practical Life for Practical Life | 5 August | 3-6 | Kay Urquhart |
| Inspiration and Challenge | 2 September | 3-6 | Amy Kirkham |
| Hand the Work over to the Adolescents! | 7 October | 12-18 | Laurie Ewert-Krocker |
| Keys to Observation | 4 November | 0-3 | Sara Brady |
*In alignment with the Montessori philosophy of mutual respect and global community building we request that you have your camera on during the session.
*Please note these sessions are not recorded. If the registered person is unable to attend a booked TiPS session, please notify SMTC via email. If we are notified prior to the commencement of the booked TiPS session, a credit towards a future TiPS session will be provided.
Timezone of sessions
The sessions are scheduled to commence at 7pm based on the Sydney/Melbourne/Canberra timezone which is:
- AEDT for the February, March, October, and November sessions
- AEST for the April, May, June, July, August and September sessions
Timezones can be checked here: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html