Montessori Education
What is Montessori?
The philosophy of education taught in the Montessori program was researched by Dr. Maria Montessori, the first Italian woman to graduate from medical school in Rome in 1896. Dr. Montessori's philosophy supports the fundamental tenet that a child learns best within a social environment that supports each individual's unique development. Multi-age grouping in each class promotes peer group learning. The children work in a prepared learning environment that is child centered and beautifully arranged with learning materials to aid the child in exploration of new ideas.The Montessori teacher learns to be a scientific observer and facilitator. The educator provides an environment for children that is developmentally appropriate to help the child grow in all areas: social, cognitive, emotional and physical. The Montessori teacher education undergraduate program is based on a strong foundation in liberal arts and child development. The Montessori program prepares the student with an understanding of Dr. Montessori's philosophy in light of the education of the past and present. The Montessori curriculum prepares the students to teach practical life, art, music, movement, sensorial, math, language, geography, science and history.
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Undergraduate Program
Experience an innovative education philosophy and pedagogy at Xavier University. Our integrated early childhood core curriculum establishes the groundwork for our Global Montessori Education program, offering students exposure to multiple cultural perspectives and leadership skills within a wide, intercultural framework. Through the study of other cultures, students gain fresh insights into their own culture. Our purposefully designed study abroad programs allow students to expand their horizons and expectations, revealing new opportunities they might not have considered.
Graduate Program
Xavier University’s Montessori Teacher Education Program has anchored many of the region’s public schools over the decades, providing whole school solutions as buildings transformed into Montessori Magnet or Community-Based Schools. Most likely, your entire school trained together and Xavier was able to come to you.
Montessori Credential Options
A Montessori credential is a certification or qualification that individuals can earn to become a Montessori educator. Earning a Montessori credential demonstrates that an individual has completed the necessary training and met the standards set by Montessori organizations to effectively implement the Montessori method in a classroom or educational setting. It is a recognized qualification in the field of education, particularly within Montessori schools and programs
Post-Graduate Certificate
Xavier University’s 100% online, 15-credit hour Post-Graduate Certificate in Montessori Leadership equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as a principal or Head of School in a dynamic Montessori environment.
Xavier Montessori Programs
The Xavier Montessori Teacher Education Program is accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for
Teacher Education and is affiliated by the American Montessori Society.
