The First Stage: Openings, Invitations, and Student-Generated Inquiry; Key Lessons and Key Experiences
How do we help guide studies for adolescents? How do we support their inquiry?
How do we turn the work of learning over to the students?
Maria Montessori used the structure of a vocabulary exercise borrowed from Édouard Séguin called the Three-Period Lesson that recognizes three stages of scaffolded learning, which Montessori connected to sensorial experience and exploration for the young child.
Montessori practitioners at all levels recognize that throughout development, the PROCESS of the learner, which is internal and motivated by choice and the drive for purposeful work, deserves the adult’s respect and support and can be seen as having a similar three-part framework.
Emily Dowell and Susan Holmes-Glazier, long-time Montessori adolescent practitioners and now trainers-in-training with AMI, will guide participants through three separate webinar presentations in January and February—each exploring one stage of the Three-Stage Learning Cycle for adolescents 12-15. All 3 webinars will be recorded and available for participants to view for 3 weeks after the live presentations.
Join Emily and Susan for just one session, or purchase the whole series at a discount!
Join us for the first morning of our three part series on the Three-Stage Learning cycle, guided by Emily Dowell and Susan Holmes-Glazier, long-time Montessori adolescent practitioners and now trainers-in-training with AMI. January 29th, 2022 9:00am EST.
Join us for the full 3 webinar series on the Three-Stage Learning cycle, guided by Emily Dowell and Susan Holmes-Glazier, long-time Montessori adolescent practitioners and now trainers-in-training with AMI. Discounted rate!
Emily Dowell received a BSc in Nursing from McMaster University and worked as pediatric nurse prior to her life in Montessori. Emily trained at the 3-6 and 6-12 levels, but her passion is adolescence. She attended the NAMTA/AMI Orientation to Adolescent Studies in 2011 and was an establishing member of Strata Montessori Adolescent School. She has worked in several adolescent communities including Hershey Montessori’s Farm School. She supports adolescent practitioner development as a lecturer and advisor at the Orientation, a consultant, and workshop speaker. Currently, Emily is the Lead Guide and Curriculum Coordinator of the Montessori School of Tokyo’s Middle School programme.
Susan Holmes-Glazier has been involved in Montessori from the age of two as a student, guide, and parent. She became an adolescent guide in 2003 at Hershey Montessori’s Farm School and has served as Director and founding guide of Montessori Adolescent Communities. Susan holds an AMI 6-12 diploma, a M.Ed in Montessori education, and a B.S. and M.S. in Natural Resources. She attended the first NAMTA Montessori Orientation to Adolescent Studies in 2003 and served on the Orientation faculty as an Advisor, Project Coach, and Presenter for many years. Susan has presented at national and regional AMI, NAMTA, and other Montessori conferences. She lives in New Hampshire where she is a musician, potter, and an adolescent guide at Hollis Montessori School.