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Course Info:

This program is for teachers who assist mothers during the infancy period of the child imparting knowledge about childcare with respect to nourishment, activities in which the child can be engaged in this phase and preparing a conducive environment that propels the all round development within.

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Course Metrics:

Type:Teacher Development
Theory:200 Hours
Practicum:200 Hours
Internship:400 Hours

Course Overview

How the Course is Structured

Theory Sessions|Practicum Classes|Year Long Project|Internship

Theory Sessions: 300 hours of lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities focusing on Montessori theory and infant development.

Overview	Topics
Theory & Psychology	Montessori Theory Child Development Role of the Adult & Environment Study of the Child, Family, and Community Human Relations and Self-Awareness
Medical / Developmental	Anatomy and Physiology Obstetrics: Pregnancy, Birth, Puerperium Nutrition Fundamentals Hygiene, Health & Safety Child Neuropsychiatry and Special Needs
Methodology by Subject	Psycho-Sensory Theory and Demonstrations Home Environment: Theory and Demonstrations Communities: Creating spaces for infants
Practicum & Observation	Supervised Practice with Montessori Materials Observation and Student Teaching in Infant Settings
Additional Sessions	Theory Discussions and Seminar Papers Review Sessions and Exam Preparation Classroom Management Parent-Infant Programs Supervised Reading Sessions
Course Work	Written Work: Reference manuals and reflective essays Material Making: Designing educational materials for infants

Practicum Sessions: 500 hours \| Follow up Sessions: 200 hours Max.
Practicum hours do not include independent research, material making, album preparation and/or examinations.

Yearlong Project
In-class Yearlong Project work can comprise no more than 16 academic contact hours.

Internship \| In-school Training
350 Hours of Internship in schools involve assisting children & observation as per the school code.

Course Curriculum

What the Course offers to You

Montessori Philosophy and Pedagogy |Human & Child Development |Classroom Leadership & Program Administration |Community Involvement and Partnership with Families |Curriculum Implementation: Practical Life |Curriculum Implementation: Art, Music & Perceptual Motor Development |Curriculum Implementation: Sensorial Development |Curriculum Implementation: Sensorial Mathematics |Curriculum Implementation: Science |Curriculum Implementation: Cultural Subjects |Curriculum Implementation: Language Development |Curriculum Implementation: Practicum

Module 1 of 6 : Theory and Psychology

Course Categaory:	Montessori Theory & Child Psychology
Minimum Course Topics:	Child Development Montessori Theory Role of the Adult Role of the Environment Study of the Child, Family, and Community Human Relations and Self-Awareness in Young Children Emphasis on movement and early language activities Fostering independence
Hours:	80–100+ hours
Course Description:	This module lays the theoretical foundation for infant education. It covers Montessori principles with a particular focus on psychological development and the role of movement and early language in fostering independence among young children.
Course Work Examples:	Reflective essays on Montessori theory Group discussions on child development Case study analyses

Module 2 of 6 : Medical/Developmental

Course Categaory:	Anatomy, Obstetrics, Nutrition, and Hygiene
Minimum Course Topics:	Anatomy and Physiology of key body systems Obstetrics: Overview of pregnancy, birth, and puerperium Fundamentals of Nutrition for early childhood Child health, safety, and hygiene principles Child Neuropsychiatry: Personality development and special educational needs
Hours:	50–70+ hours
Course Description:	This module provides essential medical and developmental knowledge including anatomical basics, obstetrics, nutrition, hygiene, and an introduction to child neuropsychiatry to support safe and effective infant care.

Module 3 of 6 : Methodology by Subject

Course Categaory:	Psycho-Sensory and Environmental Methods
Minimum Course Topics:	Psycho-Sensory Theory: Activities for visual, tactile, and auditory stimulation Enhancing eye–hand coordination and equilibrium Home Environment: Theoretical introduction and practical demonstrations for creating effective, low-cost home settings Communities: Establishing infant and toddler communities with integrated language, movement, music, art, and life skills Emphasis on personal care, environmental care (indoor and outdoor), grace and courtesy, and organizational activities
Hours:	70–90+ hours
Course Description:	This module presents the methodologies used in infant Montessori classrooms through psycho-sensory activities, guidance on home environment creation, and practical community-based activities for infants.

Module 4 of 6 : Practicum and Observation

Course Categaory:	Supervised Practice & Observation
Minimum Course Topics:	Workshops for hands-on practice with Montessori materials Group presentations and constructive discussions Observation hours in 0–3 environments Combination of self-assessment and external supervisory feedback
Hours:	100–150+ hours
Course Description:	This module focuses on practical application through supervised practice and observation in infant classrooms, ensuring that trainees gain real-world experience with Montessori materials and infant care techniques.

Module 5 of 6 : Additional Sessions

Course Categaory:	Supplementary Training
Minimum Course Topics:	Theory Discussions to deepen Montessori philosophy understanding Review Sessions to consolidate learning and prepare for exams Classroom Management: Practical and theoretical discussion on running a school Parent–Infant Sessions: Practical guidance on running parent–infant programs Supervised Reading Sessions to support written assignments
Hours:	40–60+ hours
Course Description:	This module offers additional sessions aimed at reinforcing core concepts through group discussion, review, and practical application—ensuring that teachers are well-prepared in both theory and practice.

Module 6 of 6 : Course Work

Course Categaory:	Practical Assignments and Projects
Minimum Course Topics:	Written Work: Creation of reference manuals synthesizing course knowledge Material Making: Hands-on projects for designing educational materials
Hours:	Variable
Course Description:	This module encompasses all the practical work required in the course, including written assignments and material-making projects that integrate theoretical learning with hands-on application.

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