INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI CONVENTION 2011
Date : 19th & 20th March 2011
Venue : DWC Dewan Wawasan Convention & Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur

For the second time round, Success Marks is organizing an International Montessori Convention (IMC 2011), themed “Montessori as a Niche in the New Decade�.

The IMC 2011 will bring together Montessori and early childhood educators, both from local and abroad to Kuala Lumpur. Various international (USA, Singapore, Australia) as well as local speakers will present on a variety of topics concerning the latest developments in Montessori education around the globe as well as the latest developments in the Montessori world today.

Topics highlighted by speakers include:

1. Montessori for educators, teachers and trainers venturing into the new decade.
2. Setting up a vibrant library area.
3. Bringing out children’s natural curiosity.
4. Meeting the needs of children through Montessori environments
5. Stimulating and enjoyable activities for young children.
6. Instructions, strategies and materials for classroom lessons – Art, Mathematics,
Music and Science.
7. Towards language and vocabulary development
8. Positive disciplinary tools.
9. Self-reflective techniques for Montessori teachers
10. Connecting Montessori approach to brain development
11. Maintaining high standards in the Montessori programme.
12. Social life, emotional and cognitive experiences in the development of the whole child.
13. Best practices, attitudes and resources for meeting the needs of special children.
14. Nurturing aspect for self, others and the environment.
15. Making Montessori known to the society.
16. Phonics and reading in the Montessori curriculum.
17. Current developments in the Montessori world.
18. The Montessori approach to problem-solving.

The objective of IMC 2011 is to bring together all learning institutions, educators, teachers, students as well as parents who are involved in one way or another with Montessori approaches of teaching as well as to appreciate the various aspects of Montessori education and its latest developments.

This 2-day convention will be held at DWC Dewan Wawasan Convention & Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur on 19th and 20th March 2011. For more information on IMC 2011, visit www.montessoriconventions.com or call 603-9282 7755 / 9200 2467.

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