Seminars
London:
Montessori Centre International
18 Balderton Street
London
W1K 6TG
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This seminar offers opportunities to examine a range of observational approaches and to discuss how observation can help support high quality practice.
Lecturer: Chris Manville
Date: 15 May 2010
SEM: 9/10
Date: 22 May 2010
SEM: 10/10
Date: 27 May 2010
SEM: Thurs 27th and Fri 28th May (10-5pm)
Date: 05 Jun 2010
SEM: 11/10
Date: 19 Jun 2010
SEM: 12/10
Date: 26 Jun 2010
SEM: 13/10
An opportunity to re-examine the relationships between developmental theory and good Montessori practice.
Lecturer: Chris Manville
Date: 03 Jul 2010
SEM: 14/10
This seminar will explore Montessori materials which support children's learning about their environment. The principles of cosmic education and children's sense of belonging are also examined.
Lecuturer: Pam Shephard
Date: 10 Jul 2010
SEM: 15/10
This seminar examines strategies for supporting children wtih English as an additional language in Montessori settings.
Lecturer: Ann McConway
Date: 24 Jul 2010
SEM: 16/10
This seminar guides students on the teaching practice. It gives support in setting up the teaching practice file, including compiling the child profile and making daily reflections on their learning. Students should bring a lever arch file and 14 dividers with them for this seminar.
Lecturer: Michela Yagoub
Date: 31 Jul 2010
SEM: 17/10
This seminar provides distance learning Early Childhood students with an opportunity for revision as well as advice on planning techniques for answering examination questions.
Lecturer: Barbara Isaacs
Tuesday 3 August and Thursday 5 August
From 6pm-9pm
Date: 03 Aug 2010
SEM: 18/10
This seminar focuses on children's diets and relates these issues of special need, examining dietary requirements, food allergies and additives and colourings.
Lecturer: Tamara Todd Rigby
Date: 11 Sep 2010
SEM: 19/10
This seminar explores the role of the teacher in preparing an environment which responds to children's needs and interests. It looks at preparation and maintenance of the environment and at links with the Early Years Foundation Stage where enabling environments and postitive relationships support the child's unique learning path.
Lecturer: Chris Manville
Date: 25 Sep 2010
SEM: 20/10
This seminar considers the continued importance of helping children in learning skills for life. These skills give them competence, autonomy, self-esteem and support initiative.
Lecturer: Michela Yagoub
Date: 09 Oct 2010
SEM: 21/10
This seminar explores ideas for establishing an outdoor classroom where children have opportunities to learn across all areas of the curriculum and which supports the "free-flow" of learning and the three hour work cycle.
Lecturer: Dawn Nasser
Date: 16 Oct 2010
SEM: 22/10
This is a two day First Aid course recommended as essential for all early years practitioners.
Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 October (10am - 5pm)
Date: 25 Oct 2010
SEM:
This seminar examines education of the senses as the foundation of children's learning. Exploration of traditional Montessori activities is the focus of this seminar. Ideas for extending children's sensorial learning will also be explored.
Lecturer: Chris Manville
Date: 06 Nov 2010
SEM: 23/10
This seminar is designed to give nursery managers an opportunity to consider the requirements of the MEAB school accreditation scheme and to evaluate their readiness for the accreditation.
Lecturer: Dawn Nasser
Date: 13 Nov 2010
SEM: 24/10
This seminar offers opportunities to examine a range of observational approaches and to discuss how observation can help support high quality practice.
Lecturer: Chris Manville
Date: 20 Nov 2010
SEM: 25/10
This seminar explores the needs of two year olds and how they can be met in environments for three to six year olds.
Lecturer: Barbara Isaacs
Date: 04 Dec 2010
SEM: 26/10
Intended Audience
Seminars for MCI students:
These seminars will provide you with an opportunity to attend college and familiarise yourself with, or revise, the various modules of work. If you registered prior to January 2009 and are planning to upgrade your certificate it is advisable that you start attending seminars from the beginning of your course as these hours will count towards the required contact hours. Please bring your Attendance Record Form with you so that it can be signed by the lecturer for the relevant number of hours (6 hours for distance learning early childhood seminars).
Seminars for teachers:
We hope there are many seminars which will appeal to you in the enclosed programme. Please make this list available to the parents whose children attend your nursery as it is only with their support and understanding that we can work effectively with children.
Seminars for parents & carers:
You are welcome to attend any of MCI's Saturday seminars which will provide you with an ideal opportunity to further your understanding of the Montessori Approach and learn about, or expand your knowledge of a range of, a range of fascinating topics.
Booking a London seminar
Please note that we do not provide lunch, however our ideal location offers students a choice of food within the vicinity of the college. Refreshments - coffee and teas - are provided at a mid-morning break and lunch time.
All seminars must be paid for in full at the time of booking. The fees are as follows:
Seminars cost £55 each, the cost for MSA members is £35. First Aid courses are £90.
Payment may be made:
- by faxing the booking form with your credit card details to MCI, fax 020 7629 7808.
- by letter with a cheque, postal order or credit card details. The cheque should be made out to 'Montessori Centre International' and sent to:
Seminars, Montessori Centre International, 18 Balderton Street, London, W1K 6TG
Please note that we only have 15 places available at each seminar. For a guaranteed place on the seminar of your choice early booking and payment is essential.
Confirmation of bookings:
The flexible nature of our seminars allows us to confirm bookings on the Monday prior to the specific seminar. MCI reserves the right to change the speaker.
Please note that seminar bookings are not transferable or refundable unless cancelled by MCI. Montessori Centre International reserves the right to cancel any seminar in the event that advanced bookings are below a viable number. Should this occur, all persons will be given 48 hours notice, to the contact details given on the booking form. A credit note will be issued unless otherwise requested. MCI are not liable for any other costs incurred.
For further information e-mail us at: susan@montessori.org.uk
or telephone: 020 7529 1308 and speak to Susan Balcombe
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