Dallas  Montessori

Teacher Education Programs

Early Childhood 3-6 years         Elementary I + II 6-9 years  &  9-12 years

AMS Affiliated - American Montessori Society
www.amshq.org

MACTE Accredited -  Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education
www.macte.org   

held at

 Dallas Montessori Academy
5757 Samuell Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75228

www.dallasmontessori.com

 James & Dina Paulik Co-directors

PHILOSOPHY

The Dallas Montessori Teacher Programs are designed to educate private and public school teachers
 in Montessori strategies and philosophy.

Dr. Maria Montessori insisted that the purpose of education is LIFE. In accordance with this principle 
the Dallas Montessori Teacher Education Program (DMTEP) prepares teachers to assist children in the development 
of the human mind through academics and aesthetic study, and the development of social skills in preparation for their roles in society.

MISSION

The mission of DMTEP is to maintain a program of academic excellence based on Dr. Maria Montessori’s child based
 pedogogy and to prepare caring, sensitive, knowledgeable adults who will offer children the means for optimum personal development.

HISTORY of DMTEP

The Dallas Montessori Teacher Education program has been in existence since 1975.  Its elementary program is the oldest existent A.M.S. course in the United States and has had over five hundred teachers graduate since its inception.  The program attracts students no only throughout the United States, but also throughout the world.

Our success in training so many capable teachers is due to the abilities of the applicants as well as to our highly trained staff.  All staff members have a great number of years experience in Montessori environments and are certified either by the American Montessori Society or the Association Montessori International

PROGRAM-

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Academic Phase (561 hours)

Consists of course work to help prepare students with an under­standing of Montessori philosophy and educational theory
 as it per­tains to the 3-6 age child in the light of current research and devel­opmental psychology.

The course includes-

·  Montessori Philosophy and Pedagogy

·  child Development

·  Observation - Psychological Basis

·  Classroom Management

·  Practical Life

·  Sensorial Education

·  Music

·  Mathematics

·  Language Development

Seminars:

·  Geography / History

·  The Sciences

·  Art and Music

Practicum Phase (540 hours)

Consists of nine consecutive months (3.5 hours daily) of immersion in a 3-6 Montessori classroom setting under the
 supervision of an experienced AMS credentialed Montessori guide. Monthly meetings for students in the Metroplex
 offer additional guidance, communications, and support.

PROGRAM-

ELEMENTARY I

Academic Phase (561 hours)

Consists of course work to help students with an understanding of Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophical and
educational theories as they pertain to the elementary age child. The psychological, anthropological,
and sociological foundations of the advanced Montessori Method will be explored.
Techniques in classroom management and observation will be discussed and
compared with contemporary educational thought.

The course includes:

·  Montessori Philosophy and Pedagogy

·  Overview of the Montessori Early Childhood Development

·  Mathematics

·  Geometry

·  Language

·  Cultural Subjects

·  Practical Life

·  Modern Curriculum Design

Practicum Phase (1080 hours)

Provides the elementary student teacher with nine months, full day immersion in a Montessori 6-9 classroom
 under the supervision of an experienced credential guide. Monthly meetings for students in the metroplex
 offer additional guidance, communications, and support.

PROGRAM-

Seminars

Following the Practicum Phase, student teachers are required to attend a week of seminars in art, music, drama. and physical education.

 ELEMENTARY II

 Academic Phase (226 hours)

consists of course work to help students with an understanding of Dr. Maria Montessori's ap­proach to the education of the 9-12 child. The psychological, anthropological, and sociologi­cal foundations of the advance Montessori Method will be explored.

Courses include:

·  Philosophy

·  Geometry

·  Cultural Subjects

·  Mathematics

·  Language

·  Practical Life

Elementary II is open to candidates who have successfully completed Elementary I.

A separate internship for Elementary II is not required by AMS if one was completed at the Elementary I level.

   All Practicum sites must be approved by

DMTEP

  Students enrolling in Elementary I II are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree or it’s equivalent.

An overview course of Early childhood Education is a prerequisite for Elementary I & II students who
 
do not hold a Montessori Early Childhood Credential.

  $200 non-refundable fee is required with application submission

Tuition ²

ADMISSION PROCESS

·  Submit the application form and nonrefundable application fee.

 ·  Submit a copy of High School Diploma and Official College Transcripts.

 ·  Submit three letters of recommendation. 

·  Submit a required essay explaining why you want to be a Montessori guide.

 ·  Students with foreign degrees are required to have transcripts evaluated for USA equivalency.

Fall and Summer Courses are Available  

Mail all required documents to:

       Dallas Montessori Teachers Programs
      5757 Samuell Blvd.
       Dallas, Texas 75228

        Information Inquires:

       James or Dina Paulik
       214-388-0091

www.dallasmontessori.com

email:ua98@airmail.net

       REGISTRATION

For more detailed information and registration materials-

 Download Application Package Here Word.doc

Download Application Package Here  RTF file

Or Mail your contact information to:

 Dallas Montessori Teacher Programs
 5757 Samuell Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75228