Early Childhood 2024
Summer Intensive Program
Davis Montessori Teacher Education Program prepares adult learners to work in an early childhood setting with children ages 2.5 to 6 years. DM-TEP program is grounded in developing the adult learner’s critical hope through Dr. Maria Montessori's vision to become transformative guides who are rooted in an anti-bias and anti-racist approach. Our mission is to inspire adult learners to reimagine and revolutionize Dr. Maria Montessori’s work of fostering and engaging compassionate, competent, and connected citizens who are lifelong learners.
Teacher education credential program can be completed within a year. However, it may take up to two years.
Courses
DM-TEP sets to provide a high-quality teacher education program that integrates Montessori with best developmentally appropriate and research-based practices. The Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Credential Course has comprised 320 academic hours in-residence and a minimum of 540 practicum/student teaching hours over a nine-month practicum teaching. The sequence of eight (8) course-components comprises the academic knowledge and rationale regarding the philosophy and curriculum. The final course components are taken during student teaching practicum. The adult learner will be introduced to the theory, philosophy and rationale of material design and classroom design. The adult learners are required to prepare collaborative lesson albums, write papers, prepare formal notes on their texts and pass formal written and oral exams. Adult learners are also required to write a report on a year-long case study through observation. The adult learner will be expected to understand the laws of the State of California as it relates to child care and child safety. They must also demonstrate the ability to work with a team of teachers and with their lead teacher in a cooperative and supportive manner. DM-TEP will only certify adult learners who demonstrate competence in the classroom while interacting and guiding a Montessori classroom. DM-TEP enrolls up to 20 adult learners for the early childhood Montessori teacher training program. Each class will have 1 to 3 instructors. As DM-TEP grows, we hope to offer Elementary I and II in the near future.
