The ideal first step in professional studies of Montessori Education. During this course, you will work independently through the interactive learning materials and complete an assessment task at the end of each module. Your learning is overseen and assessed by the course training supervisor. On completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion endorsed by Montessori Australia and AMTI.
This course is not part of the membership free benefits.
Part One: The History of Montessori Education
Part Two. Montessori's Theory of Planes of Development
Part Three. Montessori's Theory of the Absorbent Mind
Part Four. Montessori's Theories Sensitive Periods and Human Tendencies
Module 1. Assessment
Part One: The Prepared Environment
Part Two: The Physical Environment
Module 2. Assessment
Part One: The Prepared Adult
Part Two: Working with Young Children
Module 3. Assessment
Part One: An overview of Montessori Materials
Part Two: Activities for Movement
Part Three: Activities in Practical Life
Part Four: Keys to the World
Part Five: Activities in Language & Mathematics
Module 4. Assessment
Documenting Children's Learning
Module 5. Assessment
Part One: Montessori National Curriculum and EYLF Outcomes
Part Two: Reflective Professional Practices
Module 6. Assessment
Get a feel for the course before enrolling. This free preview lesson introduces the learning style, platform experience and Montessori approach used across MTA courses.
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MTA077 is designed for educators working in or moving toward Montessori environments who want endorsed, structured professional development with trainer assessment and personal consultation.
Important qualification note
MTA077 is an endorsed professional learning course. It is not a Montessori Diploma or nationally recognised teacher training qualification. Diploma courses are available through AMTI at amti.au.
You are already in a Montessori setting and want to formalise your practice through assessed, endorsed professional learning.
✓Classroom educators and room leaders
✓Educators seeking a Certificate of Completion
✓Those building toward AMTI Diploma study
You are transitioning into a Montessori environment and want a strong foundation with guided personal consultation included.
✓Educators new to Montessori settings
✓Those completing Montessori induction
✓Career changers entering early childhood
You lead a team in a Montessori environment and want deeper understanding, assessment and personal guidance.
✓Nominated supervisors and room leaders
✓Directors supporting implementation
✓Leaders building Montessori team culture
Six modules covering Montessori theory, practice, assessment and classroom application, with personal consultation to help connect the learning to your own context.
✓ Montessori history, philosophy and core theory
The planes of development, absorbent mind, sensitive periods and human tendencies.
✓ Designing the prepared environment
Physical, social and emotional principles that make a Montessori space work.
✓ The role of the prepared adult
How to guide children without interrupting independence and concentration.
✓ Montessori materials and activities
Movement, practical life, language, mathematics and keys to the world.
✓ Documenting children's learning
Observation, record keeping and assessment aligned to Montessori pedagogy.
✓ EYLF, curriculum and reflective practice
How Montessori outcomes connect to Australian frameworks and professional reflection.
On completing all six modules and assessments, you will receive a Certificate of Completion endorsed by Montessori Australia and AMTI.
Completing this course gives you credit towards AMTI Diploma Courses for all age group studies, subject to AMTI pathway requirements.
Recognition
Montessori Australia and AMTI endorsed
Consultation
2 hours personal support included
Sample certificate shown for reference.
Hear directly from Christina, one of the educators who has completed the Montessori Professional Learning Series.
Hear from educators who have completed MTA courses and taken their Montessori practice to the next level.
I had been working in a Montessori setting for two years before doing this professional learning, and I thought I understood the approach. This course showed me how much I was missing. The prepared environment module changed how I set up my classroom, and the assessment helped me reflect more deeply on my practice.
Montessori Australia membership is available to individuals, schools, centres and organisations. If you or your organisation is already a member, check your member access details before enrolling, as member pricing may be available through the member offer pathway.
Member saving
20% discount on MTA courses
Who can access
Individuals, schools, centres and organisations
Member pricing may apply through the approved Montessori Australia member pathway.
