Student Teaching Practicum

Supervised practice teaching, classroom observation, environmental design, curriculum planning, record keeping, family communications, and program administration.  Documented observation of children from 2 ½-6 years of age in a variety of settings.

Adult learner working at the practicum site in the classroom of an approved supervising teacher for a minimum of nine consecutive months or the full school year. The adult learners class schedule may be daily for three hours a day, five days a week, or have a consistent partial week schedule. The minimum hours for the full practicum is 540 hours.

Participate in monthly Practicum Seminars and complete Practicum Year Long Project

The supervised practicum requires that the adult learner participate in the

Montessori Early Childhood classroom of a qualified supervising teacher at an

approved school site.

1. The adult learner may not be asked to assume total responsibility for a class

without the presence of a qualified supervising teacher or other qualified staff

person.

1. A minimum of three on-site consultation/evaluation visits by a qualified field

consultant is required. To best support the growth of the adult learner, the

consultations/evaluation visits must be spread throughout the practicum phase.