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Montessori Training Centre of British Columbia

A.M.I. ASSISTANTS (MONTESSORI 6-12) PROGRAM BROCHURE 2020

MTCBC Primary Campus#200-8555 Cambie St., Vancouver, B.C. V6P 3J9

For general inquiries, call: 604-261-0864 ore-mail: [email protected]

To register, e-mail: [email protected]

Our Website: www.mtcbc-ami.org AMI Website: www.montessori-ami.org


Focus of the Assistant’s Work:

The intention of the Assistants Course is to help interested adults become able assistants to a trained elementary teacher in a Montessori elementary community.

This course highlights the important work of the adult as an aid to the elementary aged child’s development. It also provides valuable information for school administrators and parents.

To learn how to observe the elementary child To learn how to interact with the elementary aged child To learn how to interact with the Montessori trained teacher To gain knowledge of Montessori philosophy on education for

children aged 6-12 years To understand the importance of prepared environment: indoor and

outdoor To support conflict resolution in the elementary classroom

environment To learn how to support the development of the child by assisting

the teacher



Duration of the Course Programme:

Sixty hours at the Primary campus and nine additional hours of observation in a Montessori Elementary classroom environment.

Course Structure: Week 1: Monday, March 23rd to Friday, March 27th, 2020Week 2: Thursday, April 2nd to Sunday, April 5th, 2020

Monday, March 23rd to Friday, March 27th: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, April 2nd & Friday, April 3rd: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, April 4th & Sunday, April 5th: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Required Reading: Selected reading from the following books will be assigned during the course:

To Educate the Human Potential The Formation of Man Education and Peace

Available for purchase at the training centre

The Course Programme:

Introduction to Montessori The Role of the Guide The Role of the Assistant Overview of Montessori’s theory of human development Prepared Environment for the second plane Freedom and Responsibility Observation Interacting with the elementary child Conflict resolution in the elementary community Assisting the classroom teacher

Observation: 9 hours of observation parallel to the course. Observations to be completed in a Montessori elementary classroom. Specific topics will be given for the observation assignments. Assistance will be provided with classroom placement.

Requirements for Certification:

Completion of course Submission of three papers (500 words each) on topics set by the

course and to be submitted by a date set by the course director. A minimum of 90% attendance is required for certification and 100%

of observation hours must be filled.



Admission Requirements:

One must be 19 years of age at graduation and have Grade 12 OR have Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older)

Completion of a course application Photocopy of one Government ID with photo (driver’s license,

passport, birth certificate, etc.) A non-refundable application fee of $250, tuition fee of $950

(refundable if unable to attend and 10 business days’ notice is given) Student Enrolment Contract

Certification Awarded:

AMI Assistants Certificate (internationally recognized)

Elementary Assistants Course Trainer

Kyla Morenz

Kyla Morenz is an AMI Elementary Trainer from Toronto, Canada. She has a B.A. from the University of Waterloo and her M.Ed. from Loyola University in Maryland. In 2011, she obtained her TESOL certificate from the University of



Toronto, Woodsworth College. She has AMI diplomas at both the 3-6 and 6-12 levels. She has taught in 6-9, 9-12, and 6-12 environments in Canada and Morocco. She has lectured on courses in North America and Europe.

Course Assistant

Erin Higginbottom

Erin Higginbottom got her start as an AMI Casa/preschool classroom assistant, has taught in both Lower and Upper Elementary classrooms in Western Canada, and has sat on the Board of Directors of The Montessori Society of Canada for several years. Erin also has experience in Montessori administration and leadership in the role of Principal, and most recently as Director of Education. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Toronto, an A.M.I. Montessori Elementary Teaching Diploma from the Montessori Institute of Milwaukee.



Tuition Fees in Canadian Dollars

Application Fee: (Non-refundable.) $ 250.00Tuition Fee: (Refundable if 10 business days notice is given.) 950 .00 TOTAL: Payable in full with Registration Form $ 1,200.00

Payable by cheque, cash, money order, wire transfer or Interac e-Transfer to: Montessori Training Centre of B.C. (Sorry, we do not accept Credit Cards at this time.)

All fees and tuition are due upon registration in order to reserve your space in the course.

Sufficient registration is required by March 13th, 2020 to ensure the course is offered. For information on tuition and fee refund, please refer to our Tuition and Fee Refund Policy as provided in the information and application package.



Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) was founded in 1929 by Maria Montessori to maintain the integrity of her life’s work, and to ensure that it would be perpetuated after her death. AMI is the recognized international authority on Montessori education. During its long history AMI has fostered the growth and development of Montessori programs and teacher training and worked to support the development and education of children and young adults in a vast variety of settings throughout the world. AMI is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information (since 1985) and an NGO in operational relations with UNESCO (since 1962).

Why Take AMI Training?

Founded by Dr. Maria Montessori The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori, is a global community which continues today to protect the integrity of her work.

A Guarantee of Quality The Association Montessori Internationale affiliates training centres throughout the world. These centres offer AMI diploma courses which are recognized worldwide for their excellence and authenticity. The training is essentially the same in each centre. Training centres affiliated to AMI remain under the constant supervision of AMI, are staffed by AMI Teacher Trainers and each course is examined by an external examiner appointed by AMI.

Knowledgeable Trainers Make the Difference Every AMI course is conducted by an AMI Director of Training. These dedicated trainers have extensive teaching experience, an academic background, have participated in a rigorous Training of Trainers Program and possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of Montessori principles and applications.

Training Courses offered at the MTCBC Classes offered at the Montessori Family Centre (A-I Campus)

AMI Assistants to Infancy (Birth to 3 Years) and ITEAMI Primary (3 to 6 Years) and ECEAMI Elementary (6-12 Years)AMI Assistants Courses (Birth to 3 and 3 to 6)ECE Bridging CourseAMI Primary Refresher CourseProfessional Development Workshops

Parent-Infant ClassesParent Education Workshops

For general information about our programs please contact us at: [email protected]


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