 "And
so we discovered that education is not something which the teacher does,
but that it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human
being. It is not acquired by listening to words, but in virtue of
experiences in which the child acts on his environment. The teacher's
task is not to talk, but to prepare and arrange a series of motives for
cultural activity in a special environment made for the child." -- Dr.
Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind
Lileena
Mendis - Director/Teacher
2014 recipient of the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
Award for Impact on Local Economy
Association
Montessori Internationale (AMI) Diploma, obtained 1989.
Training:
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Montessori
Pedagogy and Philosophy: The natural development of the child from conception
to three years of age
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Anatomy
and Physiology
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Psychology,
child development and philosophy of the Montessori approach
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Child
Neuropsychiatry: The Nervous System and normal psychological development
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The Exercises
of Practical Life and the child's Acquisition of fundamental learning skills
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Sensorial
development
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Development
of Movement and Development of Language (spoken and written)
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Mathematics,
Geography, History, Art, Biology, Music, and Spiritual Development
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Material
making
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Preparation
of albums containing illustrated notes of didactic materials
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Supervised
practice with the Montessori materials under guidance of qualified staff
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Observation
in AMI classes
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Practice
Teaching in AMI classes under supervision of the trainers
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Environment:
Preparation of the home and Infant Community as an aid to human development
within the first three years of life
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Observations:
practical training for observation of children in maternity hospitals,
homes and infant communities
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Practicum:
Work in an infant community evaluated by a course staff member
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Preparation
of reference albums and curriculum albums
Prior
to opening Paradise Montessori Preschool in the fall of 1999, Lileena taught
at a leading Winnipeg Montessori school for 6 1/2 years. With over
34 years of experience in both Canada and overseas, our founder has acquired
the skills to ensure your child receives the very best in Montessori education.
Our
school is staffed with accredited Day Care Workers, in addition to Montessori-certified
teachers. |
