Elementary Education

Seton Montessori Institute’s Lower Elementary I (6 – 9) and Upper Elementary II (9-12) 2012 Cohort will begin in July 2012.

The credential process follows Six Phases:

Phase I: Interview

Phase II: Orientation & Early Childhood Overview (for those without Early Childhood credential)

Phase III: Beginning Academics – July 2, 2012

Phase IV: Practicum – beginning August 2012

Two Practicum Seminars: Fall 2012 and Spring 2013

Phase V: Continuing Academics – June 2013

Phase VI:  Year-Long Research Project Seminar

The Elementary I course includes an academic phase of at least 360 contact hours. The Elementary I-II course includes an academic phase of at least 600 contact hours. Academic hours for the course are scheduled both during an intensive summer session and through weekend practicum seminars scheduled during the school year.

Course content is organized in the following curriculum components:

  • Montessori Philosophy and Pedagogy
  • Theory and Child Development
  • Leadership in an Elementary Classroom
  • Curriculum Design and Strategies
  • Mathematics Curriculum
  • Geometry Curriculum
  • Language Curriculum
  • Geography Curriculum
  • History Curriculum
  • Biological Sciences Curriculum
  • Sciences Curriculum
  • Practical Life Curriculum
  • Visual Arts and Music Curriculum
  • Movement and Physical Education Curriculum

For complete details, please download 2012 Schedule and Tuition as well as the Application and FAQs.

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