Integrative Learning, Montessori (Master of Education)

Integrating Montessori Theory and Practice (online)

The three-semester Master of Education in Montessori Integrative Learning has three syllabus options. One enables Montessori practitioners to expand their existing knowledge and develop an “Area of Emphasis.” Another option, School Leadership, is designed for lead teachers heads of schools, and school board members as well as other individuals who are interested in advancing Montessori ideas, but may not have a Montessori teaching credential. A third option includes a course of study for working with six to twelve year olds. (This last option is designed for students who cannot attend training in-person and who do not need ‘official’ Montessori certification.) If you are enrolled in a certificate program with one of our partners you can receive credit for that training in the Master’s program. 

The program as a whole addresses an evolution of Montessori insights for the current times. It honors the contributions of Maria and Mario Montessori and explores the ways in which the radical roots of the approach are still cogent. It acknowledges that the context and content for understanding the implications of the process have grown exponentially.

Students start new collaboratives in September.  Our “all online” program embraces dialogue as the communication context. Students work in collaborative colloquia as part of an online learning community. Through this online program we have reached over 400 students in 42 countries.

Master’s Thesis (Culminating Project)

Students complete a Masters Project (INT 510); a compilation of all the work completed during their studies, in a focus area as identified in the student’s Area of Emphasis. Spanning the entire program, the objective of the Area of Emphasis is to deeply engage the student in a meaningful synthesis of integrative learning that culminates in an integrated Master’s Project. 

Note: The Montessori Integrative Learning program is NOT linked to Massachusetts teacher licensure.