This course enables students with previous Montessori experience to study the Montessori Method at an advanced level in combination with the FETAC Level 6 programme in Childcare (Supervision).Building on further study of early childhood care and education, the course broadens understanding of the Montessori Method to cover the education of children up to the age of 12. The course qualifies holders to work as Montessori teachers with children from nursery age to 12 years and progress to supervisory and management positions within the childcare sector.

Duration

1 year full-time

Entry

Applicants should have successfully completed a Montessori Nursery course accredited by AMS, FETAC, AMI, St Nicholas or recognised college
In addition it is desirable that the applicants should hold a FETAC Childcare Award at Level 5, or its equivalent. This requirement maybe waived for mature students.

Certification

FETAC Level 6 Childcare Supervisor (NCVA Level 3) DCXXX
Liberties College Advanced Montessori Diploma
CDVEC Certificate and Folder

Principal Areas of Study

Montessori Component
· Montessori Philosophy
· Montessori Mathematics 6-12
· Montessori Approach to Advanced Language Development
· Montessori Environmental and Cultural Studies 6-12

Supervision in Childcare Component

· Supervision in Childcare
· Child Psychology / Development
· Social and Legal Issues
· Early Childhood Programmes
· Electives:
Safety and Health at Work
ICT; Catering

Features of the course

· Teaching Practice in a variety of settings catering for the needs of children up to twelve years of age, with block weeks in December and May ( a total of 350 hours practice)
· College based programmes of study in Montessori Philosophy and Method and in supervisory management skills for Childcare.
· An intensive mentoring programme to assist students to reach their full potential as Montessori advanced practitioners and as leaders in the provision of quality childcare.
· The standard of training is assessed and regulated by and extern committee of Montessori/Childcare professional advisors and examiners and by FETAC External Examiners for the Supervision Component.
· Weekly timetable 2005/6
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in college with Wednesday on placement.

Employment

Class teacher in Montessori Primary Schools and Private Primary Schools
After Schools Programmes.
Childcare assistant / Supervisor (depending on experience)
Management positions in the childcare sector, both public and private.

No of places available

Twenty four

Application Form

Application Form - Online
Application Form - Print

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