In my own experience, obtaining the necessary training to become a certified Montessori education teacher could be challenging because the Montessori educational approach is specialized for education practices that are based according to the age group of the students. The Montessori approach has the unique characteristics of emphasis on student independence, freedom with limitations, recognizing a child's natural psychological development, and using technological advancements in society that could be applied in the approach.
I became a Montessori education teacher by following several requirements. The requirements include:
- A bachelor's degree in education majoring in primary or high school education, English, mathematics, science, and communication arts. Then, you should select the age group of the children that you want to teach. The age groups of the students are: infant to toddler class (from zero to two years old); primary class (from three to six years old); lower elementary class (ages six to nine years old); upper elementary class (nine to 12 years old); and secondary level class (from 12 to 15 years old and 15 to 18 years old).
- Obtaining training and certification to become a certified Montessori education teacher is the most important part. Just like what I did, I searched the Internet for training centers or professional organizations that offered accredited teacher training programs. It is important that you select a program that is accredited by a recognized accreditation body or organization to ensure that the certification and training you obtained would be recognized by educational institutions. In the United States, the three leading accreditation bodies are the American Montessori Society, the Association Montessori Internationale, and the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teach Education Commission.
- Availing of distance learning training programs offered by various training centers if you are currently working as a non-Montessori teacher and your work schedule would not allow you to attend formal classes. Just make sure that their programs are accredited by any of the three accreditation bodies.
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