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Fulltime Montessori Teaching Courses
Part time Montessori Courses
About the Maria Montessori method of teaching:
At Portobello Institute, we have spent over 25 years researching and developing our courses and we now have in excess of 5000 Montessori Teaching Graduates. Our experience and in-sight into training Montessori teachers over the years has helped us to lead the way and develop a course that is hands on with the academic knowledge to back up practical skills, modern and up to date assessment techniques in-line with best practice in adult education internationally and most of all, our course gives today's graduates the skills needed for Montessori in the 21st century. Portobello Institute's Montessori Teaching course will change the way you view the process by which a child learns and their inherent ability to concentrate and grasp a complex subject when given the time and freedom too.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of our Montessori Courses can enjoy varied and very rewarding careers. Upon successful completion of the Portobello Institute Diploma in Montessori Education.
Year 1:
Students will hold a nationally and internationally recognised qualification that will qualify them to work in the following areas:
• Montessori teacher to guide children between the ages of 3-6 years
• Montessori classroom Assistant
• Open your own Institute for the 3-6 year age group
Year 2 and Year 3:
Upon successful completion of our Bachelor of Arts in Montessori Education, students will be qualified for the following positions:
• Montessori teacher to guide children between the ages of 6-12 years
• Open your own Institute for the 6-12 year age group
Teaching posts are available to Montessori Teachers in the areas of Special Needs and Class Room Assistant or a Substitute Teacher for the younger age group.
Montessori and Special Needs Education:
Portobello Institute is unique in Ireland in that it holds a specific qualification in Special Needs Education. Students can gain a specialised FETAC Component Certificate at levels 5 & 6 in this area. This is a natural progression from Montessori Studies for those interested in the child with Special Needs.
Work Experience:
Work experience under the guidance of a qualified and experienced Montessori directress, is an integral part of the Montessori courses. During your placements you will have the opportunity to put into practice the exercises and skills you will have learned during the course. You will have the opportunity by using these skills to stimulate, develop and guide the children under your direction to develop their full potential. Students of both the full time and part time courses must participate in the work experience programme. The number of hours required are detailed under each programme.
Tutor Profiles:
Our Montessori tutors are all experienced and qualified professionals who have completed a minimum of 5 years in a Montessori environment before commencing a career as a tutor. Some of our tutors have owned their own Montessori Schools and many have worked as Montessori teachers all over the world from Singapore, Kuala Lumpar, Jordan, Omann and many more. They are all passionate about the Montessori method of education and it's Philosophy. All our new tutors sit through an academic year of our course to gain experience and refine their knowledge and skills and to gain first hand experience in tutoring in Montessori Education.
Key Note Speakers:
Each year Portobello Institute organises a variety of keynote speakers for the Montessori students. The speakers will come from all areas of interest, including:
• Montessori School Owners
• Montessori Teachers
• Experts from some of the top Montessori Associations of Ireland Special Needs students are also welcome at these talks.
Field Trip, Full Time Students Only:
As an enhancement to the course, field trips have been introduced into the Montessori courses. Some of the field trips being introduced to the course are:
• The Zoo for its cultural aspect. An open top bus journey for its historical content .
• Visit art galleries and the national history museum.
Further details will be available throughout the course.
Additional Costs/Materials:
During this course you will need access to a computer, the Internet and a printer. You will also be required to purchase some arts and crafts materials for project work.
Franchise Opportunities:
Franchise opportunities are available to open a Montessori School under the Portobello Institute Logo for those who successfully graduate from this course. The benefits of this include immediate brand recognition, Institute layout and planning advice, operations training and detailed operations manual, discounts on Montessori materials, insurance, free membership of Portobello Montessori Teachers Association.
"The Montessori Diploma is a fascinating and challenging course which not only taught me the specific skills of a Montessori Directress but opened my eyes to how children develop-something which has proven valuable both inside and outside the classroom. Learning about the unique materials and witnessing the benefits each one brings to the child is so rewarding and was something I personally felt everyone should know about". Karen Neill "I just wish I had done this year's ago when my children were small. I then would have been able to give them the start that children should have!" Miriam O'Donohoe
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