Saturday, September 9, 2017

Level 7 AMI 3-6 Diploma & AMI 3-6 Trainer Celebrations!

MMEF_LogoAMI 3-6 Diploma accepted by NZQA as a Level 7 Qualification

MMEF is delighted to announce that the AMI 3-6 Diploma will remain on the NZQA framework though now as a new Level 7 Diploma. We are extremely pleased with this outcome!

In a nutshell – what does this mean?

- The AMI 3-6 (Level 7) is acknowledged by NZQA as meeting the rigour and quality of a Level 7 qualification.

- MMEF can accept international students on the AMI 3-6 course (Level 7) starting in July 2018.

- AMI 3-6 Course (Level 7) graduates (without a BTchg (ECE) will be able to gain cross credits towards the BTchg (ECE) with the Early Childhood Education Institute Te Rito Maioha. We are currently communicating with the tertiary provider to finalise exactly what this will look like for our students.

AMI 3-6 Trainer – from Aotearoa, New Zealand

IMG_2522 (2)Close on the heels of our success with NZQA, Carol Potts became New Zealand’s first AMI 3-6 Trainer.

We congratulate Carol for her sheer persistence! This whakatauki seems to be most befitting…Te Toia Te Haumatia Nothing can be achieved without a plan, work and a way of doing things.

      

AMI Assistance to Infancy, 0-3 Diploma Course Venue

venue-lotus-1-kawai-purapuraWe’re thrilled to announce that the venue for the 0-3 Diploma course starting in May, 2018 will be Lotus Sanctuary, Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre, Albany, Auckland.

This peaceful, tranquil setting received glowing reviews from the attendees of the 0-3 Certificate Course last year. We cant wait to transform it into a home environment and infant community next year!

Kawai Purapura also offers accommodation on site – please visit their website for further details on accommodation. It is highly recommended to book early kawaipurapura.co.nz/rooms/

We can also confirm the dates of the modules:-

2018 Module 1: May 14th - June 8th (4 wks)

Module 2: August 20th - September 21st (5 wks)

2019 Module 3:  TBC soon: Either Jan. 7th – Feb. 8th or Jan. 28th – March 1st (5 wks).

Module 4 : May 13th - June 7th (4 wks)

Dates may be subject to slight change. Some Saturdays will be included to make up for public holidays. Visit mmef.org.nz for the course brochure and application form.

Dates for next AMI 3-6 Certificate Coursesbook the dates and send your feedback!

Due to the high level of interest in the AMI 3-6 Certificate Course, the next Certificate course has been confirmed for  April 2018 during the school holidays.

The dates are17th April – 21st April & 24th -28th April - 9 days (ex. Anzac day 25th April). Further details will be out very soon.

Proposed AMI 3-6 Certificate Course – in response to several enquiries e.g. “Do MMEF offer the AMI Certificate Course outside the school holidays?”. We are proposing to offer the 60 hour course in a different format, this time over 6 days from 15th – 20th January and 3 additional Saturdays 17th & 24th February & 3rd March in Auckland if there is sufficient interest.

Please let us know by end of 6th October if this format is of appeal to you or your team.

Don’t miss out 0-3 Workshop hosted by MMEF & Montessori Aotearoa, NZ

There’s still time to register for the 0-3 workshop with Ferne Van Zyl, Australia – October 14th & 15th, Auckland.

'Supporting Freedom, Self-Discipline & Language'  is a must weekend tailored for teachers, parents, whanau and anyone with a profound interest in the development of young children.

Here’s a snippet of what to expect:

  • Learn how to communicate with children to support and develop self-discipline – how to talk so that the young child will listen.
  • Discover practical strategies to establish routines, expectations and provide tamariki the ‘freedom with limits’ necessary for them to thrive.
  • Support the natural development of the child by understanding the principles of Montessori for those under 3: including; movement, communication, independence & self-discipline.

Register at http://www.montessori.org.nz/professionals/manz-professional-events/3-workshop-kaiako-teachers-parents/

And finally…

Visit the mmef.org.nz and download the course brochures for either the 0-3 & 3-6 Diploma Courses TODAY!

Noho ora mai, ra

MMEF