During Extended Learning, ITGL students volunteer at a variety of educational institutions in the Baltimore area to gain experience in their focus areas and help prepare them to become Global Education Leaders. Ten ITGL students in the current cohort were matched with opportunities at Greenspring Montessori School.
The Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning prepared three trainings for our ITGL extended learning students. They were first given a full day workshop titled An Introduction to Montessori Education. This was followed by a half-day workshop on No Drama Discipline and a half-day New Employee Orientation. The Extended Learning Students met with their mentor Guides to set goals and schedules. And our first students started volunteering in classrooms at the end of October.
Learning is hands-on for our adult learners too!
We are grateful that all of these young, aspiring educators are choosing to spend time in our classrooms as they explore the Montessori model of education. We appreciate the hard work of Dr. Mark Trexler from the Johns Hopkins School of Education for coordinating this program and partnering with us. We look forward to sharing more updates on our ITGL learners throughout the year!
“I am amazed at how fantastic these students are at such a young age! They not only have a wide range of knowledge, but also have the ability to do their own research. They are able to participate and even lead the community management. They know themselves well and are able to articulate. I enjoy learning from the children. In addition, I am very grateful for the guidance I received from Mr. Beven. He asked me about my ideas after each lesson and taught me a lot.”
