Class At-a-Glance:

Class Length: 6 Hours

Time Commitment: 6 hours

Delivery Method: On-Demand Modules

CPD Hours: 8

Audience: New teachers (EC, EL, SEC), assistants, and specialists.

Cost: Members $120 | Non-Members $180

AMS Self-Guided Classes Course List

Freedom Within Limits: An Introduction to Guiding Student Behavior

This self-guided class serves as an introduction to the Montessori principle of “freedom within limits” and its application to student behaviors at each of the four planes of development.

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Program Description

This self-guided class serves as an introduction to the Montessori principle of “freedom within limits” and its application to student behaviors at each of the four planes of development. Participants will gain insight into the teacher’s essential role in preparing themselves and the classroom environment. Through opportunities to share strategies and reflect, educators will learn to cultivate an environment that respects children’s autonomy while providing the supportive boundaries they need to thrive. 

This class is an introduction, and the recommended audience is new teachers (EC, EL, SEC), assistants, and specialists. The class will take approximately six hours to complete with no homework assignments. Each of the six lessons/modules in this dynamic multimedia course includes a short introduction, engaging content including videos, podcasts, readings, and resources, a game or activity related to the content, and a required discussion post. Each lesson/module is estimated to take approximately one hour to complete. You will have 180 days (approx. six months) from the date of purchase to complete the class and download the certificate that grants eight hours of professional development. For the best user experience, we recommend using a desktop/laptop, but content can also be accessed on mobile devices. Certificates will only be awarded for full completion of the class.