Module 2: Montessori Practical Life Exercises Training Course

Course Objectives

• Understand the rationale and philosophy of the practical life materials to children in the prepared environment
• Appreciate the practical steps that must be followed in the prepared environment.
• Acquire the skills required to introduce the practical life exercises to children.
• Explore the practical life exercises based on the Montessori principles
• Appreciate the inter-relationship between planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes
• Recognise continuity of learning experiences for children in the 3 to 6 year age range
  
  

Course Structure

• Overview of the Practical Life Exercises Practical Life Exercises in Movement
• Practical Life Exercises in Grace and Courtesy
• Practical Life Exercises in Care of the Environment
• Practical Life Exercises in Care of the Person
  
  

Assessment Structure

• Project 40%
• Skills Demonstration 30%
• Assignment 30%
  
  
• Preferred Entry Requirements
  
• Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experience