Welcome to Becoming a Montessori Leader: Leadership and Montessori Pedagogy, a new professional development course from Montessori Teachers College! Are you taking on a leadership role within your school? Feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility? Or are you just looking to refresh yourself on what it means to be a leader?
This course is meant to explore the meaning of leadership in a Montessori environment. Classes will focus on theory to help learners grasp the kind of leader they are, how to approach leadership, and what leadership looks like in the context of Montessori education systems. This program is perfect for both long-time leaders looking for new insights into leadership and for those who are have found themselves newly faced with the responsibilities of leadership and are looking for guidance. These core theories will provide the framework for building a nurturing and inspiring learning environment. Hone your team building and transformative leadership skills with us!
Lectures are given every second week, giving learners time to engage in readings, discussion, and self-directed learning. Learners are expected to engage proactively with their learning, engaging meaningfully with sources through peer and instructor feedback.
When you’ve completed this course, for a full experience, please consider enrolling in Becoming a Montessori Leader: Foundations of Administrative Practice. Foundations of Administrative Practice moves away from theory and delves into the practical considerations of leading a Montessori school. Leadership and Montessori Pedagogy is not a prerequisite for Foundations of Administrative Practice, and both courses confer separate certificates.
