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Principles and Concepts of Montessori Education

Online
4-5 hours
Free

Course Content

Explore the components that make up Montessori education and how to apply them in teaching with this free online course. The Montessori approach emphasises practical, hands-on learning that builds real-world skills from an early age. This course introduces the principles of the Montessori philosophy, offering tools to nurture independence, motivation, and purposeful learning. This course was reviewed and approved by a qualified subject matter expert, Shah Naha Asad, a content writer and Montessori educator. Enrol to start your journey towards transforming education

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID201637
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration4-5 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Identify the core principles and philosophy of Montessori education
• Explain the role of the prepared environment in supporting child-centred learning
• Describe the stages of child development central to Montessori practice
• Discuss the concept of intrinsic motivation and its impact on learning
• Distinguish between Montessori and traditional education methods
• Explain the educator’s role as a guide rather than a direct instructor
• Recognise the function of Montessori materials in promoting hands-on learning
• Apply Montessori principles to structure daily learning experiences
• Create a prepared environment that nurtures self-directed learning
Course Code7734

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