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In AMS affiliated courses, a team teaching
approach is used in teacher education. The faculty have a
wide range of skills and keep up-to-date on the most recent
research in the fields of education, and human growth and
development. Experienced mentor teachers, instructors, and
field consultants guide the candidate through the academic
and practicum phases of the course. HMC pays all travel expenses
for supervision of practicum within 100 miles of HMC. Student
teachers or their schools pay for travel expenses over 100
miles.
Each course requires the following components to be completed
for certification by AMS:
• Attendance and participation in classes
• Practicum in a classroom
• Written assignments
• Performance assessment
• Portfolio
• Research Project
Secondary I Course Ages 12 through 15 years
Applicants must have at least an U.S. Bachelor's degree or
equivalent, submit three letters of recommendation, submit one
original transcript, have an interview with the director or
staff member, and complete an essay and survey. Credit may be
given for previous course work in another MACTE accredited
course.
New Legislation in Texas requires background checks and FBI
fingerprint checks for each person 14 years or older, other than
the clients of operation, who will regularly or frequently be
present at your operation while children are in care.
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This course is designed to be an interactive study on meeting
the needs of adolescents and in creating responsive learning
environments based on Montessori’s vision and the latest
research. Instructors will facilitate the learning process
and share their resources. Student teachers experience community
building with a ROPES course, participate in small group research,
and a land lab experience, make presentations, and develop
a resource manual. Student teachers integrate information
into their own classroom handbook and field test curriculum
themes and do active research in their classroom. Those who
are not Montessori elementary 6-12 credentialed are required
to take the elementary overview.
The academic phase occurs in two summers and mid- year seminars.
• Montessori Philosophy & Education Theory
• Adolescent Psychology
• History, Current Trends & Issues of Secondary
Education
• Teaching Strategies
• Communication and Counseling Skills
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Leadership
• Organization, Structure & Operation of Secondary
Schools
• Observation, Record keeping, & Assessment
• Early Childhood & Elementary Overview
• Research
Practicum phase during the school year
• 9 months
• Minimum of 6 hours a day
• Complete at least 60% of academic phase
• Practicum site must meet AMS and HMC standards
*Under certain conditions, students may
have a self directed practicum. Practicum sites must be an
AMS accredited, affiliate, or subscriber school unless special
arrangements are made
Secondary II Ages 15 through 18
Applicants must have completed Secondary I 12 through 15
academic work, hold at least an U.S. Bachelor's degree or
equivalent and must have at least 24 hours in a teaching field
or equivalent. “Houston Montessori Center has applied for
accreditation of its Secondary II level through the AMS Review
Committee of the Montessori Accreditation for Teacher Education
(MACTE Commission).”
New Legislation in Texas requires background checks and FBI
fingerprint checks for each person 14 years or older, other than
the clients of operation, who will regularly or frequently be
present at your operation while children are in care.
www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Information_for_Child_Care_Professionals/fingerprint.asp
Secondary II is a continuation of the course components in
Secondary I and is focused on the needs of the middle adolescent
ages 15 through 18. Teacher will explore current issues
effecting high school students, variations to the secondary
elements for this level, college preparation, and transition
into adulthood. Teachers will be given models to write
curriculum for their teaching field that follow the Montessori
philosophy of multi-disciplinary approach to learning and
interdisciplinary approach to program planning. Teachers must
complete a practicum in either a 12 through 15 or 15 through 18
environment for a Secondary I/II (12 through 18) credential.
The academic phase occurs in one to two summers and mid- year
seminars.
• Montessori Philosophy & Education Theory
• Adolescent Psychology
• History, Current Trends & Issues of Secondary
Education
• Teaching Strategies
• Communication and Counseling Skills
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Leadership
• Organization, Structure & Operation of Secondary
Schools
• Observation, Record keeping, & Assessment
For Secondary I/II credential, teachers must have a practicum
in either a Secondary I or II environment. Practicum sites
must be an AMS accredited, affiliate, or subscriber school
unless special arrangements are made.
“Houston Montessori Center has applied
for accreditation of its Secondary II level of through the
AMS Review Committee of the Montessori Accreditation for Teacher
Education (MACTE Commission).”
TUITION - TBA
Secondary I:
Secondary II:
FEES - TBA
Books and Manuals SI:
Books and Manuals SII:
AMS & MACTE student fees SI:
TOTAL PROGRAM COST - TBA
Secondary I:
Secondary II:
ADMISSION/ENROLLMENT POLICIES
Secondary I 12 through 15 Course:
Applicants must have at least an U.S. Bachelor's degree or
equivalent, submit three letters of recommendation, submit
one original transcript, have an interview with the director
or staff member, and complete an essay and survey. Credit
may be given for previous course work in another MACTE accredited
course.
Secondary II 15 through 18 Course:
Applicants must have completed Secondary I 12 through 15
academic work, hold at least an U.S. Bachelor's degree or
equivalent and must have at least 24 hours in a teaching
field or equivalent. “Houston Montessori Center has applied
for accreditation of its Secondary II level through the AMS
Review Committee of the Montessori Accreditation for Teacher
Education (MACTE Commission).”
Secondary I&II Course:
Applicants who learned English as a foreign language,
will be required to take the computer-based Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A total score of 213 or better
will be required for acceptance. The applicant is responsible
for registering, taking and the cost of the TOEFL.
Applicants who learned English as a foreign language, will be
required to take the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL). A total score of 213 or better will be
required for acceptance. The applicant is responsible for
registering, taking and the cost of the TOEFL.
New Legislation in Texas requires background checks and FBI
fingerprint checks for each person 14 years or older, other than
the clients of operation, who will regularly or frequently be
present at your operation while children are in care.
www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Information_for_Child_Care_Professionals/fingerprint.asp
Schedule
SCHEDULE - SECONDARY I (12 through 15)
Summer I
June 8-12, 2009 – Early Childhood/Elementary Overview
June 15 – July 3, 2009
Break July 6-10, 2009
July 13 – August 7, 2009
2 Seminars
November 4-7, 2009
January 27-30, 2010
Summer II
June 16-25, 2010
SCHEDULE - SECONDARY II (15 through 18)
June 9 – July 3, 2009
A schedule for ages 12 through 18 is offered for those doing Secondary I
and II consecutively.
We have a detailed Secondary I packet
and Secondary II packet that can be downloaded.
Secondary I/II
<Download Secondary I/II
Packet>
Students enrolled in the HMC secondary program are eligible
for Admission into the Endicott College-TIES Master of Education
(M.Ed.) in Montessori Integrative Learning. You will receive
19 credits for all of the work you complete through HMC. An
additional 17 credits are required for graduation and those
will be provided to you on-line and taught by the Endicott
College/TIES faculty. General information about this program
is found at http://www.ties-edu.org.
HMC students' tuition for the Endicott-TIES M.Ed. is $2400
per semester for three semesters. Your Endicott-TIES Application
will satisfy HMC's application requirements as well. For more
detailed information write to ties@endicott.edu
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