This course suits learners who want to explore Montessori principles without completing formalised assessment. During this course, you will work independently through the interactive learning materials across 4 modules. On completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Participation.
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
Part One: The Prepared Environment
Part Two: The Physical Environment
Part One: The Prepared Adult
Part Two: Working with Young Children
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
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Get a feel for Montessori learning before enrolling. This free preview lesson introduces the teaching style, platform experience and the way Montessori ideas are explained in MTA courses.
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MTA011 is designed for families, assistants and educators who want a clear, accessible introduction to Montessori education without completing formal assessment.
Important qualification note
MTA011 is an introductory professional learning course. It is not a Montessori Diploma, nationally recognised teacher training qualification, or assessed certification pathway. Diploma courses are available through AMTI at amti.au.
You want to understand your child's Montessori environment and support Montessori principles at home.
✓Families new to Montessori education
✓Parents wanting to understand classroom practice
✓Home educators exploring Montessori ideas
You are working or volunteering in a Montessori setting and need a clear foundation in the approach.
✓New assistants and support staff
✓Volunteers in Montessori environments
✓Staff completing a basic induction pathway
You are considering work in a Montessori environment and want to understand the foundations before taking the next step.
✓Educators new to Montessori settings
✓Career changers considering Montessori education
✓Learners deciding whether to continue into professional study
Four introductory modules covering Montessori history, foundational theory, prepared environments, the role of the adult, and Montessori materials and activities.
✓ Montessori history and origins
Understand Maria Montessori's work and the development of Montessori education.
✓ Foundational Montessori theory
Explore planes of development, the absorbent mind, sensitive periods and human tendencies.
✓ The prepared environment
Learn how the Montessori environment is intentionally prepared to support independence and concentration.
✓ The role of the prepared adult
Understand how adults support children through observation, guidance and respect for independence.
✓ Montessori materials and activities
Explore activities for movement, practical life, language, mathematics and keys to the world.
✓ How Montessori supports early childhood
Connect Montessori principles to children's independence, confidence and purposeful learning.
On completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Participation confirming that you have completed the four introductory modules.
This course does not include formal assessment. It is ideal for learners who want to explore Montessori principles in a flexible, accessible way.
Recognition
Certificate of Participation
Completion
Issued after 4 modules
Sample certificate shown for reference.
Hear directly from Christina, one of the learners who has completed the Montessori Professional Learning Series.
Hear from families and learners who have used MTA courses to better understand Montessori education.
As a parent, this course helped me finally understand what I was seeing in the Montessori classroom. The explanations were clear, practical and easy to follow, and I felt much more confident supporting my child's learning at home.
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.
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20% discount on MTA courses
Who can access
Individuals, schools, centres and organisations
Member pricing may apply through the approved Montessori Australia member pathway.
