Mentoring Program for Practitioners
Developing Supplementary Second Language Materials for My 6-12 Montessori Classroom
Maria Montessori developed incredible language materials
But not all pupils are able to use them effectively for learning a second language - YET!
Join the mentoring program and develop customized second language materials for your Montessori classroom!
Discover how to create and refine teaching materials that align with Montessori principles and effectively support second language learning in your school and classroom.
- Explore all language skills as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- Share and discuss our materials, examining their features and characteristics
- Inspire each other with ideas and strategies to enhance and improve our teaching materials
Find Your Unique Way!
This program empowers you to develop distinctive language materials that reflect the unique needs of your Montessori school and pupils. By the end of this program, participants will have a comprehensive set of tailored language materials and the confidence and skills to continuously improve their resources and teaching methods.
Meet your mentor
Lucie Urbančíková
Lucie Urbančíková has been passionate about second language teaching since 2003, working with learners from young children to top managers. In 2012, she immersed herself in the Montessori approach, seeking innovative ways to integrate second language learning with Montessori principles.
Lucie has dedicated six years to teaching English in Montessori classrooms for ages 6-12 and 12-15. Additionally, she spent five years as the Language Curriculum Coordinator for children aged 1.5 to 15 years. Her expertise spans teaching English and Czech as foreign languages, second languages, and mother tongues.
She holds a Master of Education in Experiential Education and AMI Assistant Certificates for ages 3-6, 6-12, and 12-18. She is also certified in TEYL, TEFL/TESOL, and as a mentor in educational settings. She has been a member of the Bilingual Montessori team since its foundation in 2022.
“Everything works somewhere, but nothing works everywhere.”
- Dylan William
What do our mentees say?
What to expect from this mentoring program?
6 Unique Topics to Explore
- Essential Characteristics of Effective L2 Materials for Montessori Classrooms
- Vocabulary Enrichment and Promoting L2 Oral Production
- Facilitating Engaging and Effective Reading Practice in L2
- Tailoring Writing Activities to Support Individual Proficiency Levels
- Introducing and Practicing Grammar Points Effectively
- Continuous Improvement of L2 Materials Beyond the Mentoring Series
This program is designed to equip practitioners with guiding questions and key concepts to create supplemental language materials tailored for Montessori environments.
Join us - we have 23 spots available!
REGISTRATION
Orientation Meeting:
October 31, 2024
5:30 - 6:30 PM CET
6 x Online Sessions:
November 14, 2024 - March 13, 2025
5:30 - 7:00 PM CET
✔ Access to the program (6 sessions) LIVE on Zoom
✔ Enhanced Classroom Practice
✔ Creating teaching materials
✔ Certificate of attendance issued
by Montessori Institute Prague
347 EUR
per person
MEETINGS ONLINE
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Bonuses
- Access to Padlets containing all information shared during the mentoring series until April 30, 2025.
- A Learning and Reflective Journal in PDF format, ready for printing and use, to enrich your mentoring experience.
- Pre-recorded videos covering key concepts related to the creation of customized second language learning materials for the 6-12 Montessori classrooms.
This Program is for:
Active practitioners -
second language teachers and Montessori guides, who are currently working with second languages in 6-12 Montessori classrooms and...
- Have observed that their pupils are not yet able to use Montessori language materials and need additional support
- Want to upgrade their existing language materials or develop new ones based on the specific needs of their pupils
- Are willing to be active participants in their learning process by thinking, discussing, reflecting, sharing their work and drawing inspiration from others
This Program is not for:
- Second language teachers or Montessori guides who are not currently working in a 6-12 Montessori classroom
- Those looking for a series of webinars on predefined topics with all solutions readily provided
- Individuals who may find it challenging to dedicate at least 1 hour per week outside of online sessions for upgrading their teaching materials, watching approximately 15 minutes of pre-recorded videos, and reflecting on their experiences
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mentoring?
Can I attend this mentoring program if I have no mentoring experience?
Will there be assignments?
Why are sessions scheduled three weeks apart?
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
Feel free to contact us!