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Khalsa
Montessori School has been serving the Tucson area since 1975. It has
grown to encompass classes for infants through Grade 8, and has an enrolment
of 350. The elementary program (K-Gr. 8) operates as a charter school. The
River Road campus is situated on a 5.4 acre campus, with a beautiful desert
habitat, fields and gardens. Well equipped
classrooms provide a great educational setting for children, and now adults
who wish to become Montessori teachers.
Job Opportunities:
The need for Montessori teachers continues to grow, and notification of
teaching opportunities worldwide will be provided for all of our students.
Course Overview:
T he components of this course include: The Independent Study phase comprises
reading and research on Montessori Principles and Philosophy for the 21⁄2 to
6 year old, followed by preparation of essays. The Academic phase (300 hours
comprising 270 hours of scheduled classes for lectures and materials
demonstrations plus 30 hours of observations) includes lectures on
Principles and Philosophy, Child Development, Classroom Leadership,
demonstrations of Montessori materials and preparation of material albums.
The Practicum phase (540 hours of paid or volunteer internship in a
Montessori school) is a practice teaching experience which includes
observations, assignments and evaluations by the supervising teacher and the
Practicum supervisor. The Final Evaluation includes 7 hours of Oral and
Written examinations. Graduates of the Early Childhood Course will receive
an Early Childhood Diploma.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must have a College diploma or partial University degree in a
related field and be at least 20 years old. Consideration will be given to
applicants who have a secondary school diploma or equivalent, and relevant
experience.
Course Fees
Early Childhood Diploma – $200 Registration Fee and $5800 Tuition (includes
student manual, textbooks, lectures, AMS fee of $220, Practicum
supervision). NOTE: Practicum supervision outside the city of Tucson will be
subject to an additional mileage fee for visits.
Course Schedule
Classes will commence June 4, 2016 with a full week of classes, followed by
a week of classes in July, 2016. Weekend classes, held once per month
through the school year (Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.), will commence
in August, and culminate in final exams in June 2017. All phases of work for
the course must be completed before final examinations. The Practicum phase
of the Course may be undertaken at any Montessori School and arrangements
for practicum are the responsibility of the student. Assistance will be
given in making contact to arrange the practicum placement.
Elementary 1
Overview
The components of this course include:
The Academic phase (350 hours comprising 329 hours of scheduled classes for
lectures and materials demonstrations plus 21 hours of observations)
includes lectures on Montessori Principles and Philosophy, Child
Development, Class Leadership, Curriculum Design, demonstrations of
Montessori materials and preparation of material albums. The Practicum phase
(1080 hours of paid or volunteer internship in a 6-9 classroom of a
Montessori school) is a practice teaching experience which includes
observations, assignments and evaluations by the supervising teacher and the
Practicum supervisor. The Final Evaluation includes 7 hours of Oral and
Written examinations. Graduates of the Elementary 1 Course will receive an
“Elementary 1” Montessori Teaching credential.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants to the Elementary 1 Course must have a degree and be at least 20
years old.
Course Fees
Elementary 1 Course – $200 Registration Fee
and $6,200 Tuition (includes student manual, AMS fee of $220, textbooks,
lectures, materials notes, and Practicum supervision). NOTE: Practicum
supervision outside the city of Tucson will be subject to an additional
mileage fee for visits.
E.C. Overview
Adult learners who do not have an Early Childhood Credential must take an
E.C. Overview course. Dates to be announced by the director. Overview fee is
$700, payable June 1, 2015
Course Schedule
Classes will commence in June 2016 with 7 weeks of daily classes (9 a.m. - 5
p.m.) and following that, will continue with 4 weekends throughout the
school year. Classes will culminate with review and final exams in June,
2017. All phases of work for the course must be completed before final
examinations. The Practicum phase of the Course may be undertaken at any
Montessori School and arrangements for practicum are the responsibility of
the student. Assistance will be given in making contact to arrange the
practicum placement. Additional questions? Please contact Janice Mayhew at
jimayhew529@gmail.com.
Application Procedures
All applicants must complete the
enclosed application form and return it with a registration fee check of
$200.00 US. Please include a current resumé stating
all education and experience, along with two character references (at least
one should be from someone who has seen you working with or caring for
children). Once applicants have been accepted to the course, they must
arrange for official University or College transcripts to be sent directly to
Janice Mayhew, Khalsa Montessori Teacher Education
Program, 3701 East River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718
Click here to download an application form and brouchure (pdf)
Payment Schedule
A payment of $200 must accompany the application form. Upon
acceptance, the student will complete the enrolment agreement and make a
further payment of $1800 for the Early Childhood Course or $2200 for the
Elementary 1 Course. Post-dated checks for the first term payment of $2000
should be dated Aug. 1, 2016. The second term payment of $2000 must be dated
Jan. 15, 2017. Alternate payment schedules can be arranged.
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