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Participation Stream

One of two enrolment types in a Montessori Professional Learning Series course. 

Students work through all learning activities of a module with the aim of gaining a deeper understanding of Montessori theory and practice in early childhood education and care settings. Students are not required to complete the assessment items. Upon exit, students are awarded a Certificate of Participation.

The other type of enrolment is the Certification Stream.

Practical life

Practical lifeA core learning area in a Montessori Prepared Environment for young children (from birth to 6 years of age).

It includes activities that promote:

Practical life activities are not only of great interest to young children. they also help them to work independently, develop concentration, and prepare for later work with reading and maths.


Prepared environment

Prepared environmentThe Montessori classroom is an environment prepared by the adult for children. All aspects of the environment are carefully selected, thoughtfully arranged and sequentially presented to match the developmental needs of the children using the space. Everything is child-sized to encourage children to do things independently. 

The environment is prepared with a focus on order and reality, beauty and simplicity. A trained adult and a large enough group of children of mixed ages make up a vital part of the prepared environment.

Presentation

Montessori Teachers do not teach in the traditional sense. Rather they show children how to use the various objects and then leaves them free to explore and experiment. This act of showing is called a presentation. To be effective, it must be done slowly and exactly, step by step, and with a minimum of words.