Elementary I (6-9)
Summer Institute
at the College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, New York
CMTE/NY has a long-standing reputation for excellence in presenting the complete Montessori elementary curriculum and for meeting the educational needs of a broad variety of adult learners. Our elementary teacher education programs are based on the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori and expanded upon with examination of contemporary research in teaching and learning. Montessori values, most prominently respect for the individual and recognition of the child's social and academic needs, are presented in-depth and holistically, as we examine Montessori's theory of education.
At CMTE/NY we believe that teacher education should be modeled on the Montessori process. We've designed our program so that our students experience Montessori learning. Today's teacher educators know that teaching methodology is not enough to support successful classrooms. Therefore, we stress community-building skills throughout the academic training. Our program models skills for problem solving, conflict resolution, effective communication and managing the challenges of today's classrooms.
Academic Phase
The academic phase is a nine-week course offered over two or three summers, and one three-day seminar. Elementary I is a rigorous study of Montessori curriculum for younger elementary students, including language arts, math, geometry, history, biology, geography, chemistry and physics. These subjects are presented as sequentially integrated studies, enabling the learner to experience Montessori's "cosmic curriculum" and the interrelationship of content areas. Lots of hands-on experience with materials and individually guided practice sessions with seasoned Montessori practitioners provides the vital link between theory and application for the adult student.
Philosophy, child development, classroom management, curriculum design, teaching strategies and writing process are interwoven throughout these curricular sequences - creating a meaningful and holistic learning experience for the adult student.
Practicum Phase
The practicum phase is started after the academic phase. It is a nine-month internship of student teaching in a Montessori elementary classroom in a CMTE/NY approved Montessori school. In most schools this is a paid position. The student works under the supervision of a certified teacher or in a self-directed classroom, with the guidance of a CMTE/NY designated elementary consultant on a daily basis for a minimum of 6 hours per day for one or two full school years. During the practicum phase the student teacher will receive three on-site consultation visits by a representative of CMTE/NY at no additional expense. Students who have practicum sites outside the U.S. may be charged an additional fee to cover reasonable transportation expenses. CMTE/NY reserves the right to require additional visits if deemed necessary. The fee for each additional visit will be $300. Those schools who wish to have more support for their student teachers may choose to receive additional consultation visits.
Location
Only a 35-minute train ride from New York City, CMTE/NY's Summer Institute at the College of New Rochelle affords students the exciting opportunity to spend time in the Big Apple. Many students have never seen the city before; others are delighted for the chance to return to favorite museums, shops, and restaurants.
Each weekend we host a guided trip into New York City. We cover the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, South Street Seaport, and of course, the wide array of Broadway shows - from the longest running hit to the newest spectacle! The convenience of the New Rochelle train station makes it easy to go into New York on your own. Weekends offer time to explore neighborhoods, visit galleries and museums, shop, taste a variety of ethnic foods, and just enjoy Manhattan's best.
CMTE/NY offers three choices for AMS Elementary Certification:
Elementary I (6-9)
Elementary II (9-12)
CMTE/NY is the first program to offer
9-12 AMS certification.
Elementary I-II (6-12)
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