Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Montessori for Lebanon is offering an AMI 3-6 Orientation Course in English, with live Arabic translation! The course starts on 10 September 2024 and is an excellent opportunity for those interested in deepening their understanding of Montessori principles. Obtain a globally recognised Montessori certification while learning to foster children’s independence and respond to their needs more efficiently! To learn more about the need-based scholarships available for native Arabic speakers, please contact Maryse Karam Baz. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eqri8VVH #montessorieducation #ami #montessori #amimontessori #globaleducation #choosemontessori

Another inspiring moment from the AGM! 🌟    Eder Cuevas Iturralde is a Montessori educator with over 20 years of experience. He is an international advisor and holds an AMI elementary training diploma and an AMI-NAMTA orientation certification for adolescents.    In his AGM presentation, with Montessori Sports, he shared insights about his projects in Chihuahua and Oaxaca.    Watch the presentation here: https://lnkd.in/dcJtFS-Y #montessori #montessorischools #choosemontessori

Exciting news! 🎉 On 13 July, 37 students graduated from the AMI 3-6 Diploma course at Msimbazi in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The students from from Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ethiopia all received scholarships through the support of the Arthur Waser Foundation. The journey of the AMI International Diploma course in Tanzania began in 1968. Following four successful courses, Muriel Dwyer designed a national course tailored to the educational needs of Tanzania and Kenya. 📚 After a 50-year hiatus, the AMI International Diploma Course started again in 2017, aiming to enhance the quality of Montessori education in East Africa and provide professional development opportunities for experienced teachers. The 2022-2024 AMI Course marks another milestone as three Tanzanians have now started their AMI Training of Trainers. #montessorieducation #montessoridiploma #ami #montessori #amimontessori #montessoriteacher #teachertraining #globaleducation #choosemontessori

This week, AMI Administrator Trainer and Board member, Eder Cuevas Iturralde shares his insights about the incredible impact of Montessori education within Mexican prisons. This is an inspiring example of how Montessori education can be adapted to different contexts and needs.    🌟 Watch the video below to learn more and check Eder’s article here: https://lnkd.in/eKkESyCs #amidiploma #amimontessori #montessoriteacher #montessorieducation #montessoriworldwide #teachertraining #VoicesofAMI #montessori #earlychildhoodeducation #teaching #schools #childdevelopment #educators #learning #choosemontessori

We are saddened to share the news of the recent passing of Dr Michelle Bourgeois, whose expertise was a valuable contribution to AMI’s work for nearly 10 years. As an AMI Montessori for Dementia and Ageing educator she shared the Montessori philosophy with long-term care communities and audiences worldwide.  Dr Bourgeois was a respected Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Florida, and the recipient of the 2007 Barry Reisberg Award for Non-Pharmacologic Research, Theory, and Clinical Practice, and a 2013 Erskine Fellowship at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Her clinical research focused on improving the lives of those living with dementia. Our deepest sympathies are with her family, friends, and all who knew her. 

📅 Save the date! Join us from August 30 to September 1 at the Uppsala Konsert och Kongress in Uppsala, Sweden, for the 8th Nordic Montessori Conference. Attendees will have the chance to listen to guest speakers present on the theme "Hand - Mind - Body and the Montessori Principles that Guide us to Well-Being". The conference begins with an Opening Ceremony featuring AMI President Alain Tschudin, followed by Saturday lectures by AMI Trainers Judi Orion, Madlena Ulrich, and Carla Foster, along with a presentation by neonatal physician and research scientist, Dr Ulrika Ådén. Secure your spot today! Visit the conference website for more information on the schedule, accommodations, and how to register: https://lnkd.in/dyQxD83n. #Montessori #MontessoriGlobal #GlobalEducation #AMIAffiliates 

Exciting highlights from this year's AGM! 🌱    Our theme, "Nurturing Minds, Sustaining Futures," delved into how the Montessori approach prepares both children and adults for a sustainable future. We were thrilled to have Stefano Cucurachi with us.     An Associate Professor of Industrial Ecology at Leiden University, Stefano specializes in sustainability assessment and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).    His presentation explored the creation of dynamic curriculums that evolve with students' needs and our changing world.  🌍    Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dvdJadZw #sustainableducation #montessorischools #sustainability

Last month, we hosted an online Voices of EsF Gathering focusing on the principle of “building sustainability of practice rooted in collaborative community effort.” 🌟 The highlight was Guadalupe Borbolla's presentation on a remarkable community-work project that united Montessori adolescents with the indigenous community of Cuentepec, Mexico. We had a vibrant discussion about drawing inspiration from the work of adolescents and exploring tools to help engage them in their communities. 👉 Watch the full presentation here: https://lnkd.in/exFcvD3x #montessori #education #indigenouscommunity

Welcome to this week’s Voices of AMI Training! Today, AMI 0-3 Trainer Erin S. discusses the connection between independence and early childhood development in her article "Connection and Independence from Birth to Three." ✨  Dr. Montessori’s observations showed that all humans naturally grow towards independence, especially when supported by a nurturing environment. Erin emphasizes the importance of trust in this developmental journey and the critical role of caregivers in providing connection and presence.    👉 Read more about it and download the handout here: https://lnkd.in/eA9hsrA4    Erin S. #amidiploma #amimontessori #montessoriteacher #montessorieducation #montessoriworldwide #teachertraining #VoicesofAMI #montessori #earlychildhoodeducation #teaching #schools #childdevelopment #educators #learning #choosemontessori

Exciting moments from this year’s AGM! 🌟    Bo Mynett is an AMI 6-12 Trainer who has been leading 6-12 Orientation and Diploma courses at the International Montessori Institute. Her presentation on the ecology of education explored Maria Montessori’s “cosmic education” concept, highlighting the interconnectedness of all things and helping children understand and adapt to the world. 🌍    Bo is currently the Director of Training for the AMI 6-12 Diploma course with nearly 40 students in Mwanza, Tanzania. Her work is truly inspiring! 📝    Discover Bo’s insights in the video here: https://lnkd.in/dQEuxKhE #montessori #montessoriteacher #choosemontessori