EMTTA - Etonkids Montessori Teacher Training Academy

Turn your energy and love for teaching into a rewarding career. Montessori teachers are constantly in high demand, and with a Montessori diploma you’ll enjoy a world of opportunity and a fulfilling career knowing you are making a difference in children’s lives.

Have you ever wondered about Montessori education? Or wanted to be a Montessori teacher yourself? Etonkids Montessori Teacher Training Academy (EMTTA) trains current teachers and aspiring professionals to become internationally credentialed Montessori teachers.

EMTTA is the first indigenous Montessori teacher education program in China accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) and affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS).  

Course Highlights

• Contemporary scientific teaching method for adults
• Superb training facilities and internship support system
• Continual guidance from EMTTA’s highly experienced teacher-trainers
• Scholarships and internships available

Early Childhood Course (MACTE accredited, AMS affiliated)

Download A Brochure of Early Childhood Schedule and Application Process 2011-12
The minimum time frame for completion of the EMTTA early childhood program is twelve months. The upcoming cycle begins on 25 June 2011 and ends on 23 June 2012.  EMTTA begins with a seven-week summer session. Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Successful completion of the summer coursework allows the student to student-teach in a Montessori classroom. During the student teaching year, there will be six tutorials and three weekend seminars. The student will have a mentor to observe them working with children and provide practical feedback.

Module I Summer Academic Phase  25 June 2011-7 August 2011
o        Human Development: Current Theories
o        Montessori Approach & Theory: historical and current
o        Observation Theory and Protocols
o        Prepared Environment: physical, social, and psychological environments
o        Practical Life Exercises—Theory & Practice
o        Language development in a multi-lingual school: Theory and Practice
o        Sensorial Education: Theory and Practice
o        Mathematics Education – Theory and Practice
o        The Arts, Geography, History, and Physical and Life Sciences
o        Creating Partnerships with Parents, and Classroom Leadership

MODULE II – Practicum [Student Teaching] with seminars and tutorials

PRACTICUM   September 2011 – June 2012, minimum of 540 hours, 5 days a week.

Begins after successful completion of the summer academic coursework.

Practicum Requirements include:

·         Attendance at Tutorials and Seminars.

·         Research projects and observation assignments

·         Completion of albums

·         Practical Exams

·         Additional readings with mindmaps

·         Material-design projects for each curriculum area

·         Completion of a teacher portfolio

·         Completion of the Student Teacher Record and Practice Presentation Handbooks

SEMINARS [3] Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

FALL SEMINAR                 November 2011     exams, material-making projects

WINTER SEMINAR           February 2012       exams, material-making projects

SPRING SEMINAR            April 2012            exams, material making projects

TUTORIALS [6] are held on Saturdays, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM, six [6] times a year.

Infant - Toddler Course (MACTE Accredited, AMS Affiliated)

Module I [7 weeks] 25 June 2011 – 5 August 2011
o        Human Development: Current Theories

o        Child Development focused on birth through 3
o        Montessori Approach & Theory: historical and current
o        Observation Theory and Practices
o        Pedagogy
o        Environmental Design
o        Material Making
o        Child, Family, Community
o        Personal Development, Leadership, Administrative needs

MODULE II – Practicum [Student Teaching] with seminars and tutorials

PRACTICUM   September 2011 – June 2012, minimum of 400 hours.

Begins after successful completion of the summer academic coursework.

Practicum Requirements include:

·         Attendance at Tutorials and Seminars.

·         Research projects and observation assignments

·         Completion of resource files [albums]

·         Practical Exams and completion of a teacher portfolio

·         Additional readings with mindmaps

·         Material-design projects for each curriculum area

·         Completion of the Student Teacher Record Handbook

SEMINARS [3] Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

FALL SEMINAR                 November 2011     exams, material-making projects

WINTER SEMINAR           February 2012       exams, material-making projects

SPRING SEMINAR            April 2012            exams, material making projects

TUTORIALS [6] are held on Sundays, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM, six [6] times a year.

• Application Process

Applicants must have at least a high school diploma [a bachelors degree is preferred]. Applicants must --

1.   submit the completed application form with the non-refundable application fee.

      You may apply for
      Early Childhood(2 1/2-6) English
      Early Childhood(2 1/2-6) Chinese
      Infant-Toddler(0-3)Chinese

 
         Transfer of coursework into EMTTA [please arrange a meeting to discuss your Montessori credential]

         Certificate of Attendance [for those who do not want to fulfill the student teaching requirement]

2.   attend an information session with one of the directors or a staff member

3.   submit two original transcripts, in original language and a copy in English. The translation may be done by a lawyer, college/university, or professional evaluating organization that provides translation services.  If you have a Bachelor’s Degree, we encourage you to have the degree evaluated by World Education Services [wes.org].

4.    submit 2 recent 1”x 1” photos    

5.    submit a one page essay on “Why I want to become a Montessori teacher.”

MACTE  is the premier internationally recognized standard-setting and accrediting body for Montessori teacher education in the world. The American Montessori Society is the foremost advocate for Montessori teacher education worldwide. 

For more information on enrolling in EMTTA, please contact Etonkids at emtta@etonkids.com

The Montessori Early Childhood course and Infant-Toddler course at EMTTA are both affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS). The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the foremost advocate for quality Montessori education, an innovative, child-centered approach to learning. AMS sets the high professional standards that inform Montessori education as practiced in AMS-accredited schools and taught in AMS-affiliated teacher education programs.

Both courses hold accredited status from the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). MACTE is a private, non-governmental organization which advocates high standards in preparation of Montessori teachers. MACTE establishes criteria of program excellence, and evaluates and accredits Montessori teacher education programs. It accredits more than 150 Montessori teacher preparation courses worldwide. For more information, go to their Web site at: www.macte.org

Contact information:

MACTE

524 Main Street, Suite 202
Racine, WI, 53403
Tel. ~ 262-898-1846
Fax ~ 262-898-1849
email: information@macte.org
www.macte.org

American Montessori Society (AMS)



201 Park Avenue South                            
New York, NY 10010
Tel: 212-358-1250
www.amshq.org

We would be delighted to speak with you about your interest in becoming an internationally credentialed Montessori teacher. You can contact us by filling out the form below to arrange a tour and discussion, or sign up for one of our regularly scheduled open houses or seminars. Please also feel free to call us at 400-818-9098 or (8610) 5962 3300 ext. 1678.