Well, the October workshop was pretty interesting. Lots of information was absorbed that day!

Anywho, I was recently talking to one of the ladies who is enrolled at the IMTI campus. She has been in the class for over 2 months now and she said she still has about 1 more to go. Her take on the class was... Montessori theory seems straightforward and sensible, but the workload given by the IMTI trainer doesn't leave anything out. She said the theory section and the modules have been very intense. The learning curve is steep but the knowledge she gained has been phenomenal. Initially, she believed the course was a bit pricey, even after discounts. However, after we talked a little more, she told me that the overall program has been a high-quality one. Therefore, I'm assuming the crazy workload and massive amounts of information needed to be absorbed during classtime has been first-rate.

Regardless, I will be attending the December Workshop the center is hosting on December 5th. Since it's bilingual, maybe I can catch the English sessions.

Who knew that becoming a full-fledged and certified Montessori teacher was so intense! I've taught english before and the preparation for those classes seem like mere peanuts now. Granted, I now see why the quality of education the children are receiving is indeed an asset and why the pay that Montessori teachers receive for their efforts is higher than regular pre-elementary teachers.