The philosophical objectives of the Australian Montessori Society Inc follow those of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) namely those established by Dr. Maria Montessori established in 1929:
(a) To propagate, maintain and further the rights of the child in society.
(b) The objects in paragraph (a) shall be pursued by all ethical means, more particularly by:
- Demonstrating the importance of young people in and for the progress of civilisation, propagating the Montessori method;
- Spreading knowledge concerning the physical, intellectual, moral, social and mental development of the child, at home as well as at school and in society;
- The spreading and maintenance of the educational methods created by
- Dr. Maria Montessori, aiming at developing the self reliance and the personality of the child by allowing it to work on its own and thus to further the interest which Society has in young people;
- The creation of an atmosphere and an opportunity for a normal development of young people, so that youth and adults may work together in harmony for higher and more peaceful civilisation, the development of the general recognition of the rights of the child and this irrespective of race, religion or political conviction;
(C) the co-operation with other bodies and organisations, which fight for Human Rights, for the development of the system of education and for the furtherance of peace. And in addition:
- To promote interest in and understanding of Montessori principles and practice throughout the community
- To increase the number accredited Montessori Directors and Directresses in Australia.
- To aid such Directors and Directresses as far as possible in their vocation including the giving of support to schools conducted by them.
- To make provision for courses of instruction and experience to give interested parents and others basic insight into the educational philosophy and its execution, created by Dr Maria Montessori.
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The Montessori Diploma of Education (Dip.Ed.) course (code 51618), is accredited by the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) through the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) of Western Australia. It is recognised by universities and a 1½ to 2 year credit is provided towards the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree. Further, the course is Austudy approved.
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The Child/Day Care assistant course is based on the Certificate III in Children’s
Services (CHC30402). It has a child-centred approach and can be delivered with or
without the Montessori educational method.
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The Diploma of Children’s Services for Child/Family Day Care (CHC50302) course is based on the Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council Training Package (CHC02). It has a child-centred education & care approach. It is the pre-requisite course for the Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services. The course is university recognised and Austudy approved.
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