Course Description

The AMI Montessori Orientation Course for Ages 6-12 is an introduction to the developmental characteristics and needs of children ages 6-12. It supports understanding this developmental stage for parents, caregivers, school staff, or any individual seeking general knowledge about Montessori developmental theory and education. Successful participation in all Orientation Course Requirements leads to the award of the AMI Orientation Course ‘Certificate of Completion’ at the 6-12 level.

Course Components

• General Introduction  to  Montessori  Theory  and  Education,  including  Human Needs  and Tendencies  and  the  Four Planes  of Development, with  special  reference  to  the needs  and characteristics of the Second Plane
• The role of an adult as a collaborator in a 6-12-year-old child’s self-construction
• The role  of an environment in providing necessary conditions  to  support a 6-12-year-old child’s self-construction
• The importance  of Observation: purpose, technique, and self-reflection, as  appropriate for ages 6-12
• Cosmic Education as a Plan for the 6-12-year-old Child
• Self-Construction: Ages 6-12

  – The Reasoning Mind
  – The Development of the Imagination, leading to Creativity
  – Social Development and Social Organization
  – The  Development of Independence, including Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual Independence as conditions for Human Interdependence (Second Plane)
  – Moral Development
  – Freedom and Responsibility

Required readings

You will need to get or borrow the following books either as hard copies or online.

• To Educate the Human Potential
• The Formation of Man
• Education and Peace
• Citizen of the World (for an overview of Montessori developmental theory and education)

  Additional readings at the discretion of the Trainer. Selected passages may be translated for use on the Course, at the discretion of the Trainer.