Course work will consist of lectures, readings, observation exercises and discussion.

Theory Lectures

The course lectures will touch upon some of the core principles of Montessori education.

• stages of child development
• development of language and movement
• social development
• preparation of the environment
• role of an adult in a child’s life
• observation
• independence and freedom
• order and discipline

Observation

Students will be required to observe a child in accordance with the assignment guidelines for about 6 hours outside of lecture hours. They will be required to record and submit a report on their observations.

Assignments

Students will need to submit written work at regular intervals during the course, which will include theory essays, material making assignments and observation reports. All assignments must be completed in order to receive the certificate.

Open to anyone wishing to know more about the Montessori philosophy.

To apply, the following must be submitted:

• Application Form duly filled in and signed by the applicant with photo affixed
• Tuition Fee

Students must have 90% attendance. Students with attendance below 90% will not be eligible for a certificate.

In order to receive the certificate, the applicant should:

• Submit all the assignments
• Complete the required hours of observation and submit an Observation report
• Have 90% attendance

The internationally recognised AMI Montessori Assistants Certificate will be awarded to those who complete all the requirements.

To prepare for the course, it will be good practice to read around the subject. The following books will help you begin this process.

Required Reading

• Montessori, Maria Education for New World Kalakshetra- Publications, India 1974
• Montessori, Maria From Childhood to Adolescence Kalakshetra Publications, India 1973
• Montessori, Maria The Child in the Family Kalakshetra Publications, India 1991

Recommended Reading

• Montessori, Maria The Child, Society and the World: Unpublished Speeches and Writings (Juler, Caroline and Yesson, Heather trans.) ABC-Clio Ltd., UK 1989
• Montessori, Maria What should you know about your child Kalakshetra Publications, India 1984
• Montessori, Maria Education and Peace Kalakshetra Publications, India 1972

Dates
The Course will commence on Monday, January 23, 2012 and end on Thursday, February 02, 2012. The course is full time, and will run Monday to Saturday. Wednesday, January 26, 2012 will be a holiday. A schedule will be provided to the students at the start of the course. 

Language
The course will be offered in English.  Students will be expected to submit written assignments.

Timing
The course timings will be from 8:45 AM to 4:30 PM every day. There will be a half hour break for lunch. Students will be asked to be extremely punctual. Latecomers will be marked absent for half the session.

Fees	Indian Nationals Rupees	Foreign Nationals US Dollars	Due
Tuition	5829*	277*	With Application
AMI Affiliation fees	264	13	With Application
Total	6093	290
* Service Tax 10.3% applicable

Indian Nationals may pay the fees by means of a crossed local cheque or Demand Draft in favour of Navadisha Montessori Foundation payable in Chennai.

Foreign Nationals may pay the fees by Cashiers Check, Bank Draft in US Dollars, Pound Sterling or Euros (equivalent to the fee amount) in favour of Navadisha Montessori Foundation payable in Chennai. We regret we do not accept payments by Direct Bank Transfer.

If a registered student withdraws MORE THAN ONE WEEK prior to the commencement of the course the Fees will be refunded in full. If a registered student withdraws within ONE WEEK prior to the commencement of the course only 80% of the Fees will be refunded. After the commencement of the course fees will not be refunded for any reason.

Rukmini Ramachandran,
trained as an AMI Trainer in London and Toronto. She has been working in the field of Montessori education with children and schools for over a decade and currently serves Navadisha Montessori Institute as the Director of Training.

Ruby Lau
an AMI Trainer, based in the UK brings her experience with children and with the training course in London to her work.  She has been closely associated with the Institute since its inception and takes training responsibility whenever she is in Chennai.

Hema Rangarajan
has had over 10 years working experience with children. She is currently on the rigourous AMI Training of Trainers programme and is part of the training team at the Institute.