Montessori Teacher Certification through Collin College
Collin College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Instructor: Deborah Herrington
All registration through Collin College in person, by phone at 972-985-3711 (Collin College Registrars office), or online only at www.collin.edu and select COUGARWEB LOGIN
For questions email the Instructor Deborah Herrington at behdebo@aol.com
NOTE: All Classes offered online through Zoom or at Collin College, 4800 Preston Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75086
Enrollment is open for these courses: Scroll down for more information.
Module 3: Language Exercises 1/8/2024 - 2/12/2024 6-10 pm Monday Evenings CRN 73144 **ONLINE
Module 3: Language Exercises 1/9/2024 - 2/13/2024 6-10 pm Tuesday Evenings CRN 73145 **ONLINE
Module 5: Cultural Exercises 1/11/2024 - 2/15/2024 6-10 pm Thursday Evenings CRN 73146 **ONLINE
The Montessori Primary Teacher Training Program is rooted in the traditional concepts developed by Dr. Maria Montessori and in her belief that,
“there are many who hold as I do, that the most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six. For that is the time when man’s intelligence itself, his greatest implement is being formed.”
This 120-hour certification program is designed to prepare individuals for instructional positions within primary Montessori programs and schools (3-to 6-year olds).
Instruction focuses on classroom management techniques, child development, and the Montessori philosophy.
The program is presented in five, 24-hour modules. The first hour of each class session will be devoted to the study of Montessori philosophy and classroom management techniques.
Modules are offered twice a year in person and online. Modules may be taken in any order.
Module 1: Practical Life Exercises
The first module in the Montessori Pre-Primary Teacher Training Program focuses on curriculum activities designed to prepare the child for real life experiences and to develop the child's independence and self-confidence. The individual exercises develop the child's hand-eye coordination, large and small muscle control, care of self and the environment.
Module 1: Practical Life Exercises 2/22/2024 - 4/4/2024 6-10 pm Monday Evenings CRN 73117 **ONLINE
Module 1: Practical Life Exercises 9/?/2024 - 10/?/2024 6-10 pm Tuesday Evenings CRN TBA **ONLINE
**No class the week of spring break March 11TH – 17th, 2024
Module 2: Sensorial Exercises
The second module of the Montessori Pre-Primary Teacher Training Program focuses on curriculum and exercises to introduce the young child to his five senses and assist him in developing these senses to observe and make discoveries in learning. We will use didactic materials to develop the child’s thought processes and investigative techniques in order to develop within the child, skills needed to educate himself.
Module 2: Sensorial Exercises 4/11/2024 - 5/16/2024 6-10 pm Thursday Evenings CRN 73122 **ONLINE
Module 2: Sensorial Exercises 10/?/2023 - 12/?/2023 6-10 pm Tuesday Evenings CRN 71201 **ONLINE
Module 3: Language Exercises
The third module of the Montessori Primary Teacher Training Program is centered on the language materials and exercises offer a systematical breakdown of the essential elements of reading, emphasizing the fundamentals of the phonics approach. The individual exercises develop the child's vocabulary, writing and reading skills. The exercises include a variety of gross and fine motor skill activities that help the child to develop hand and eye coordination used in the formation of letters for writing.
Module 3: Language Exercises 1/8/2024 - 2/12/2024 6-10 pm Monday Evenings CRN 73144 **ONLINE
Module 3: Language Exercises 1/9/2024 - 2/13/2024 6-10 pm Tuesday Evenings CRN 73145 **ONLINE
**Observance of Martin Luther King Day (Mon., Jan. 15th) – Mon. class will meet on Wed. 17th
Module 4: Math Exercises
Instruction in the fourth module of the training program focuses on activities and exercises that introduce the child to counting, the numerical symbols, and the four basic mathematical operations. These concepts are introduced to the child through the use of concrete materials. The child obtains a visual concept of the math operations which builds a foundation for higher level mathematical concepts for further studies.
Module 4: Math Exercises 2/19/2024 - 4/1/2024 6-10 pm Monday Evenings CRN 73115 **ONLINE
Module 4: Math Exercises 2/20/2024 - 4/2/2024 6-10 pm Tuesday Evenings CRN 73116 **ONLINE
**No class the week of spring break March 11TH – 17th, 2024
Module 5: Geography/Cultural
Instruction focuses on exercises that introduce the young child to his own environment and culture and then expands to other countries and cultures throughout the world! This study begins with introducing the child to a series of globes, and terms such as continents and oceans, etc. The child furthers his studies with the use of puzzle maps, flags, land forms, classified nomenclature cards, and basic science concepts as well as the basic study of botany and zoology. The studies of within the Cultural exercises are endless!
Module 5: Cultural Exercises 1/11/2024 - 2/15/2024 6-10 pm Thursday Evenings CRN 73146 **ONLINE
Module 5: Cultural Exercises 4/8/2024 - 5/13/2024 6-10 pm Monday Evenings CRN 73120 **ONLINE
Module 5: Cultural Exercises 4/9/2024 - 5/14/2024 6-10 pm Tuesday Evenings CRN 73121 **ONLINE
Tuition and Registration
Tuition for each module is $300 through Collin College, Plano, TX.
The written and oral exams are offered after you have completed all modules.
The oral exam testing fee of $100 is required prior to scheduling the test time.
All classes meet at Collin College, Courtyard Center. 4800 Preston Park Blvd., Plano, Texas 75093
You can register by phone or online: (972) 985-3711 or www.collin.edu/ce/register
For more information email: Instructor Deborah Herrington at behdebo@aol.com