Montessori Education

Workshop

Interactive Zoom Event

Topic: Global Citizenship Education for Early Years Practitioners

Thursday, 3rd October 2024

7.00- 9.00 pm

Presenter: Colette Saunders

The following areas will be explored and discussed:

 

• Discussing Global Goals
• Identifying Development Education Concepts
• Exploring theory and professional guidance which can support early years professional practice related to this topic.
• Linking relevant Aistear Principles and Themes, Siolta Principles and Standards with Development Education Concepts and related Global Goals
• Introducing research about the area of GCE in Early Childhood
• Discussing practical strategies to use with young children
• Explaining how to use the early years resource packs
• Summing up: challenges and opportunities

Montessori Education Refresher Course

Interactive Zoom Event

Topic: Sensorial Education

Tuesdays 24th Sep and 1st Oct 2024

7.00 – 9.00 pm

Presenter: Mina Walsh

The following areas will be explored and discussed:

 

• Montessori theoretical foundations
• How children learn
• Sensitive Periods
• Prepared environment
• Child’s need to work and be active
• The role of the teacher
• Sensorial Materials
• Qualities of the materials
• Refinement of the Senses
• Presentation of the materials
• Three Period Lesson
• Links to Aistear & Siolta practice guide
• Open forum