Montessori Education

AM2 Learning Experience

Dates for the 2009 on campus beginning weekend - Friday, July 24
through Sunday, July 26, 2009.

(The beginning dates for the cohort to follow, Feb. 13 - 15, 2010. Schedule to be announced.)

PLEASE NOTE: The schedule below is tentative and subject to change, but the beginning and ending times won't change significantly.

While most learning in the AM2 program takes place online, the program begins with a one-weekend, face-to-face learning experience on the St. Catherine University campus in St. Paul, Minnesota.

In the on-campus learning experience, you’ll get to know the other Montessori teachers with whom you’ll be learning online during the following nine months. You’ll meet your instructors and get an introduction to the curriculum. You’ll get an orientation to St. Catherine University services and learn how to use the program’s Web-based instructional software.
Required reading for the first semester: Required reading AM2 Fall 09.pdf


AM2 On Campus 2009 Summer Weekend
    Residence Hall check-in
    (if you're staying on campus)
Thursday, July 23 and and Friday, July 24

Friday, July 24, 2009 Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
EVENT
PLACE
RESPONSIBILITY
TIME
    Computer Review: PLEASE bring your laptop at this time to be checked out! If you do not have a laptop, one will be provided.
CDC 355
Sadie Heider, Technology; Dr. Michael Dorer, Montessori Program Director; Chris Sacerdote, faculty
10:00 AM
    Lunch - On your own; the Cafeteria is open in CDC (Coeur de Catherine)

    Use some of this time to go to the Bookstore and purchase your textbooks – closes at 2:00 pm (CDC).

    Also go to the information Center in the CDC and get a St. Catherine’s student ID. This is essential!

11:30 AM
    Welcome
CDC 355
Michael Dorer and
Chris Sacerdote
1:00 PM
    Welcome
CDC 355
Dr. Tony Murphy, Associate Dean
1:15 PM
    Admissions Welcome and Review
CDC 355
Greg Steenson or Sylvia Alexander
1:30 PM
    Registrar

    · Students must log on to Kateway

    · How to see their own academic record

    · How to order a transcript

    · How to access Registrar on-line forms

    · Checking financial records

    · Checking holds

CDC 355
Jamie Hammar
1:45 PM
    Financial Information & Financial Aid
CDC 355
Carole Kauf, Student Accounts; Sue Herrmann & Catherine Flowers, Financial Aid
2:05
    Break
2:25 PM
    Library
CDC 355
Deborah Kloiber
2:35 PM
    Tech Review

    · Get into Blackboard

    · View a Media Site Clip

    · Send and receive web-based email. Use only university’s email.

CDC 355
Dr. Cyndy Krey, Technology
4:00 PM
    Community Dinner
President’s Dining Room – 3rd Fl. CDC
Regan Murray
6:30 PM


Saturday, July 25, 2009 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

EVENT
PLACE
RESPONSIBILITY
TIME
    Continental Breakfast
CDC 355
Regan Murray
8:00 AM
    EDUC 6210: Analysis of Contemporary Issues in education and Montessori class begins
CDC 355
Michael Dorer and Chris Sacerdote
8:30 AM
    Academic Integrity
CDC 355
Tony Murphy
9:30 AM
    APA Style
CDC 355
Michael Dorer
11:00 AM
    Lunch
On your own
Local Restaurants
12:00 PM
    Campus Tour
Meet outside CDC
Brigette Marty
1:30 PM
    EDUC 6210: Analysis of Contemporary Issues in education and Montessori
CDC 355
Michael Dorer and Chris Sacerdote
2:15 PM
    First Break Out Session
Outside CDC 355
    Reviewing work on the first topic
CDC 355
4:30 PM
    Evening
On your own
5:00 PM


Sunday, July 26, 2009 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
EVENT
PLACE
RESPONSIBILITY
TIME
    Breakfast
On your own
Local restaurants
As you like
    Individual Advising
CDC 355 and Outside areas
Michael Dorer, Chris Sacerdote, and Syneva Barrett, faculty
8:30 AM
    EDUC 6210 Class
CDC 355
Michael Dorer, Chris Sacerdote, and Syneva Barrett
9:40 AM
    Second Break Out Session
Outside CDC 355
    EDUC 6210 Class
    Final Presentations
CDC 355
Michael Dorer, Chris Sacerdote, and Syneva Barrett
    Conclusion
CDC 355
Michael Dorer, Chris Sacerdote, and Syneva Barrett
12:00 PM


Our Campus and the Twin Cities
St. Catherine University’s St. Paul campus is a beautiful, historic campus in a residential neighborhood in the middle of the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The Twin Cities is a dynamic metropolitan area with a wealth of indoor and outdoor cultural, leisure and entertainment attractions. Click on a city name for information on attractions in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Bring your Laptop
During the weekend experience, you and other students will get an introduction to the web-based learning that will take place in the following nine months. If you do not have a laptop, you may use a computer in one of the University's computer facilities. Please let us know if you need to borrow an Apple or a PC.

Lodging
AM2 students can stay in a university residence hall for one, two, or three nights. Lodging is available in Rauenhorst Hall, an air-conditioned facility built in 2007. Fees are $40 per night. Linens are included. Housing reservation information will be mailed to you after you apply to the program.

Meals
Meals are a part of the experience. We’ll offer a complimentary dinner on the night of Friday, July 24 to celebrate the beginning of your cohort. You may purchase lunches and breakfasts in our dining hall on Thursday and Friday ($5-8 per meal). The cafeteria is closed Saturday and Sunday. On the night of Saturday, July 25 dinner is "on your own." Enjoy a Saturday night on the town in St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Textbooks - Online Ordering
Textbooks are required for each course. To order textbooks online go to St. Kate's Online Bookstore. At this site, select the academic term (for example, Fall Semester 2009 or Winter Semester 2010) and the academic department (Education). You will be prompted to select your course by number. After doing so, the appropriate textbooks are displayed and you may make your purchase. Payment is by credit card.

More Information

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