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Montessori training

by Sara NY/K

Feb 28, 2014

What are recommendations for being trained as a Montessori teacher? I am currently teaching in the public school system but am very discouraged at the lack of interest in what is developmentally appropriate for children and the different ways that learning can happen. I see a lot of different training locations/schools but want to make sure that the training I receive is authentic Montessori. Thanks, Sara.

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maureen On 2/28/14, Sara NY/K wrote: > What are recommendations for being trained as a Montessori > teacher? I am currently teaching in the public school > system but am very discouraged at the lack of interest in > what is developmentally appropriate for children and the > different ways that learning can happen. I see a lot of > differe...See MoreOn 2/28/14, Sara NY/K wrote: > What are recommendations for being trained as a Montessori > teacher? I am currently teaching in the public school > system but am very discouraged at the lack of interest in > what is developmentally appropriate for children and the > different ways that learning can happen. I see a lot of > different training locations/schools but want to make sure > that the training I receive is authentic Montessori. > Thanks, Sara.

Sara: I would suggest visiting various Montessori schools. When you find one that you feel good about, ask where the teachers got their training. You might want to ask at every school you visit though to see if there is overlap. I have worked with teachers from various training centers and actually, I found that it was more the person taking the training then it was where they got their training. I have seen some amazing Montessori teachers who were naturals and would have been authentic no matter where their training came from.

I would also suggest reading as much of Montessori's books as possible, and get a good feeling about what this approach means to you. Taking the training can be a transformation of you personally and it is your own unique journey that you will be taking. If you are in the right frame of mind, I think you can see right away what training would meet your needs. I worked in Montessori for 6 years before I got my training. I used some of it, continued a lot of what I had already absorbed and I returned for more specific training when I saw the need over the years. I also picked up ideas from observing at numerous schools and working with different teachers. I was in the "biz" for over 25 years before I retired. It was a second career for me and I fell in love with it immediately. It became an obsession and I never felt like I stopped learning and sharing my experiences with others.

Many Montessori teachers work for a year at a Montessori school as an assistant before taking the training. Many schools pay for the training if the candidate is what they want to invest in. Working as an assistant is a wonderful introduction to the approach and it helps you a lot during your eventual training. The "mentor" I worked with as an assistant was not having a good year, and I learned more about what I would never do when I had my own classroom, then what I would do. So, although it would be ideal to have an excellent mentor, one can make lemonade out of lemons with the right attitude.

All teachers believe "their" training is the best and there are pros and cons for each one. Some areas and many schools only hire teachers trained at specific training centers. That is why it would be good for you to see what the schools in your area prefer.

Best wishes for a wonderful career change. You will never regret it!

Mar 1, 2014

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