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ELEMENTARY

 

ACADEMIC DATES

June 10 – July 26, 2024 — 8 – 4 M-F (no classes June 19, July 4)

PRACTICUM DATES

August 2024 – May 2025

SEMINARS

November (3 days ~ in person),  April (2 days ~ online), June (4 days ~ in person)

APPLICATION FEE

$250 non-refundable ($150 before May 1)

TUITION

$9,200 – includes course handouts, seminars, AMS & MACTE student fees
Self-directed interns will receive additional Field Consultant visits at an additional cost of $800. *Credit Card payments are accepted for all fees, but for Credit Card charges above $700 there will be an added processing fee of 3%.
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Instructors

Nikki Conyers (Elementary Course and Practicum Coordinator), Michelle Baker Rogers, Shawn Bona, Sheela Dharmarajan, Mandi Franz, Robin Hoch, Heather Legendre, Tatenda Muchiriri, Aislinn Noel Hallam, Candy Proctor, Janel Wade, Mel Wheeler.

CURRICULUM

Montessori Philosophy; Mathematics; Language; Physical Science, History, Geography: The Universe; Biological Sciences; Curriculum and Materials Design; Physical Education; Practical Life; Classroom Leadership; Music; Visual Arts and Crafts; Student Teaching Practicum

PREREQUISITE

Overview Course required for Elementary I students who do not hold an AMS, AMI or MACTE recognized Montessori Early Childhood Credential.

GRADUATE SCHOOL CREDIT

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Graduate credit: St. Catherine University
Graduate credit: TIES at Union Institute & University

ACADEMIC DATES

June 17 – July 26, 2024 — 8 – 4  M-F (no classes June 19, July 4)

PRACTICUM DATES

N/A

SEMINARS

N/A

APPLICATION FEE

$250 non-refundable ($150 before May 1, waived for students proceeding contiguously from MECR Elementary-I)

TUITION

$6,400 – includes course handouts, seminars, AMS & MACTE student fees. *Credit Card payments are accepted for all fees, but for Credit Card charges above $700 there will be an added processing fee of 3%.
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instructors

Nikki Conyers (Elementary Course Coordinator and instructor), Andrea Blackwell, Sakeenah Franzen, Reghan Lusk, Dakota Prosch, Diana Visser, and Janel Wade.

CURRICULUM

Introduction to the Upper Elementary Classroom
Practical Life II, Language II, Physical/Earth Science II, Math II, Geometry II, History II, Biology II

PREREQUISITE

Elementary I

GRADUATE SCHOOL CREDIT

Visit these links for more information:
Graduate credit: St. Catherine University
Graduate credit: TIES at Union Institute & University

Summer Academic Phase (7 weeks)

Classes cover Montessori philosophy and child development, classroom leadership, curriculum design, and the academic areas including math, language, science, history, art, music, and physical education. The program includes lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and observations. Students prepare detailed resource manuals in each curriculum area and design materials for the child’s environment. Instructors are supportive and bring diverse experience and expertise to their classes.

Student Teaching Practicum (9 months)

The Elementary I course has a nine-month practicum which provides the student with supervised practical classroom experience for a minimum of 1080 contact hours. During the practicum, students return to the training center for four seminars.

Practicum Arrangements

MECR assists in finding practicum positions. Final arrangements are the responsibility of the student and the participating school/center and must be approved by MECR. AMS-affiliated centers are preferred.

A MECR field consultant maintains monthly contact with the student teacher, including at least three onsite visits to observe the student working in the classroom. At least three visits and two consultations are required for self-directed practicum students.