A Montessori- and autonomous language learning- based training course for teachers of second languages

 

Your are interested in a new course starting 2024? Write us! info@montessori-bildung.de

Upper primary and lower secondary schools (grades 4-12)

The aim of the course is to merge Montessori principles and principles of Language Learner Autonomy to enable participants to further develop their didactic approach.

Practical examples will be given throughout the entire course.

The advanced training is for interested teachers from all school contexts, from primary school from grade 4 (E2) to the Abitur (E3).

The course will be held in English (main course language), Spanish and German. It is not expected that participants speak all three languages but you need a basic English level.

Course period

spring – harvest/winter 2024

Content and organisation: 5 modules

Each module lasts 3 days, Friday – Sunday;
Friday: 5-8 pm, Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday: 9 am – 4 pm

• Module 1:
• Module 2:
• Module 3:
• Module 4:
• Module 5:

Module 1: Montessori Basics

We focus on the principles of the Montessori Method that can be transferred to second language acquisition.

• Characteristics of the second and third stages of development and their significance for foreign language teaching and task identification.
• Role of the teacher,  planning of the three-period lesson in relation to the different stages of development
• Discipline and freedom/ choice and perceived control
• Human tendencies and the prepared language environment
• Hand and head work
• Prepared environment: developmental-material work (grammar)
• Peace education as part of second language acquisition

Module 2: Language Learner Autonomy/ Autonomous foreign language acquisition Basics 

We give an overview of the basic principles and the associated theory, research and practice and discuss the prepared environment and structures of autonomous foreign language learning.

• The Autonomous Language Classroom
• Procedures and Principles
• The Work Cycle
• Choice and control
• Flow
• Accompaniment Differentiation/ Classroom Management
• Skills: reading, writing, speaking, etc./ RLP references

Module 3: Peace Education/ Internationalisation and Intercultural Learning 

Peace education and Maria Montessori’s Nazione Unica as a basic component of Montessori pedagogy are the cornerstones of this module. We show ways to internationalise schools and to use Europe as a school of social learning.

• Internationalisation and Foreign Language Pedagogy
• International projects of various formats
• Internationalisation as part of the school concept
• Building partnerships
• Planning
• Funding

Modul 4: Merging Learner Autonomy and Montessori Principles

In this module we deepen the role of the teacher in everyday life. In addition,  participants will begin to design their own project with the corresponding materials. As Critical Friends, the group counsels on the resulting projects.

The highlight will be a „coffee house“ in the various foreign languages.

• Prepared second language environments and autonomous learning
• Self-expression as a fundamental component of language acquisition
• Literature, media, theatre
• Guidance during the learning process, from project introduction to production
• Qualitative feedback, rubrics
• Assessment and self-assessment/ dealing with mistakes/ portfolio

Module 5: Final presentations

The participants present their final theses. Module 05 ends on Saturday 16:00 hrs.

Venue

• Montessori Campus Berlin Köpenick, Berlin-Köpenick (MCBK)

Lecturers

Annika Albrecht
(Montessori Campus Berlin Köpenick: head teacher)

Course Provider

Montessori Bildung gGmbH (Montessori Education gGmbH)

Participation fee 

~1.200,00 – 1.800,00 EUR (all modules)

Contact

If you want more infromation about dates, venue etc.? Write us info@montessori-bildung.de or call us 0049 30 – 214 8018 44.

If you have any questions considering the courses content please contact Annika Albrecht (annika.albrecht@montessori-cbk.de).