Founded in 1907, the Montessori Method of Education is a method of educating children based on the research of Italian doctor and educator - Maria Montessori (1870 – 1952). After more than 110 years of establishment and development, the Montessori Method of Education has affirmed its effectiveness and has been widely implemented around the world.
In recent years, the Montessori Method of Education has received a lot of attention from educators, teachers, and parents in Vietnam, indicating the interest of society in the goal of innovating educational methods. It is because of the strong development of the Montessori Method of Education that there is a requirement to have prestigious and quality training courses for interested learners.
In Vietnam, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-HCM is a pioneering educational institution in introducing and organizing the Montessori Method of Education for educators, teachers, and parents. Building on the success of 11 Orientation Courses since 2012, both online and face-to-face, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities continues to collaborate with the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and the Montessori Training Center Northeast (MTCNE) to organize the AMI Elementary Orientation Course 6-12 - Cohort 12. The course duration is from May 17 to June 8, 2022.
Classes are held in the evenings from Tuesday to Thursday (3 sessions/week) from 18:00 to 21:00 via an online platform. Aside from their classes with Ms. Lisbeth Harrison, students will be provided with materials and videos to help with their learning and assignments.
Ms. Lisbeth Harrison is a lecturer from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), who has 19 years of experience working in the field of human development. She holds AMI Primary Diplomas at ages 3-6 and 6-12, as well as a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Connecticut, USA, and a master's degree in Teaching at Loyola University Maryland, USA. She has and is working as an elementary school teacher in public and private Montessori schools. She is now a manager with the role of training and supporting AMI-trained staff to continue the legacy of Dr. Maria Montessori.
The course provides the fundamentals of Montessori philosophy and methods for people working and studying in primary education, parents, and individuals interested in this method. The course aims to train teachers and staff working in Montessori education environment at the age of 6-12 according to the standards of the Association Montessori Internationale.
Montessori Education courses at CIE-USSH always receive the attention of many learners. Photo: CIE
The curriculum covers the fundamentals of Montessori Education for ages 6-12, including:
- An overview of the Montessori Method of Education;
- Issues in the development of humanity;
- Principles of Montessori classroom design and maintenance;
- Developmental issues of children in the ages 6-12;
- How to communicate and interact with children in this age range.
Students who complete the course requirements will be granted the internationally recognized Certificate of AMI Assistant for ages 6-12 by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Requirements:
- Attend at least 90% of the course;
- Complete three essays on the required topics;
- Complete a 9-hour observation log
Tuition fee:
- 9.000.000 VND/student,
- 8.800.000 VND/student for students who has taken the AMI Primary Orientation Course or AMI Primary Diploma course at CIE.
Students register for the course via the link: https://forms.gle/Xwt6jdSJsbzdnTms7 by the end of May 12, 2022.
Note: The course shall be open only when a sufficient number of applicants are enrolled.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Center for International Education (CIE), University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
Room K009, No. 10-12 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 3829 3828 (ext. 170) or 0899 90 80 85 (call and zalo) to meet Ms. Lan Tien
Email: cie.montessori@hcmussh.edu.vn
Website: https://hcmussh.edu.vn/cie/en
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MontessoriAMIVietNam/
