After much anticipation, CGMS has launched our new Secondary Fundamentals professional development course. This 8-week program is designed for Administrators supporting secondary staff or considering starting a secondary program, Teachers/Guides of secondary programs who do not have a Montessori secondary credential and even experienced secondary guides who want new perspectives, inspiration, and professional development hours. Learners can expect to put in coursework for approximately five hours weekly, including four live classes on Zoom.
Topics will include:
- Bird’s-Eye View of Montessori Secondary
- Understanding Adolescent Development and the importance of Valorization!
- The value of the Seven Pillars of Montessori Secondary
- Erdkinder: Connecting to Nature
- Erdkinder – Business and Financial Independence
- Erdkinder – Museum: Thinking Structures – Thinking Made Visible
- Field Experience – Place and Service Learning
Practical application that can be used upon completion of this course:
- Become grounded in the Fundamentals of Montessori Secondary (12-18 year olds)
- Understand what makes a secondary program a Montessori program
- Explore appropriate environments, materials, and curriculum for teens
- Learn exactly what Erdkinder is and why it is the essential heartbeat of secondary work… and how to incorporate the principles of Erdkinder in any environment.
- Work with a Montessori Secondary Expert to get support for your practice and program
- Learn key principles and practices you can put into play in your classrooms immediately!
Those who complete the entire 8 weeks and all assignments will be awarded a CGMS Professional Development Certificate.
