(Year 1)
About the course
The first year offers a broad overview of Waldorf Education: its principles and practice are explored in hands-on courses. Students learn drawing and painting just as pupils do – there will be singing, movement and eurythmy, as well as modelling and outdoor crafts.
Lectures and Seminars introduce child development and essential Waldorf approaches to themes such as Literacy and Numeracy, Science, History, Geography, Languages, Classroom management, Rhythm and Imagination. In monthly study sessions we explore the underlying philosophy that is the foundation of Waldorf education: anthroposophy.
Throughout there will be opportunities for personal skills development: students will be teaching and presenting to their peers right from the first weekend, and receiving constructive criticism and encouragement in return.
The ART OF EDUCATION offers a comprehensive introduction for teachers, parents, administrators or Teaching Assistants. It also functions as a broad and solid foundation for those students who will graduate into Year 2.
Year 1
September
Child development in the Waldorf context
October
Observation: Nature, Children and Myself
November
Numeracy and other subject threads
December
Literacy and Festivals
January
Feeding the imagination: Telling Stories
February
Music and community
March
Movement and creative problem solving
April
Spring residential- experiential learning and development
May
Our place in the World: Geography and History
June
The outdoor classroom: A deep dive into Crafting
July
Science and society: the art of finding out and getting on
July
Summer residential: experiential learning and development
Requirements
In order to fulfil the requirements of the course, at least 80% attendance is required. In addition, key assignments must be completed in a timely manner, and receive a minimum mark of ‘Pass.’
** Key Assignments are marked and awarded Pass, Merit or Distinction. Students are given the opportunity to improve on a piece of work where necessary. Please note: in order to be able to be accepted onto the second year of the course, students must have completed all set work.
Admission
Students undertaking the course are normally expected to have an all round education to ‘A’ level standard and the equivalent of GCSE grade ‘C’ in Maths and English. We may make exceptions for applicants who show enthusiasm, commitment and the determination to tackle any areas in their own education that need further development.
Costs
Annual fees cover the tuition costs of ten weekends and two intensive weeks. They also include all guided learning between weekends, study packs and handouts.
The ‘Early Bird’ fee for the course beginning September 2021 will be £2,490.
This figure includes an initial deposit of £300, payable at the time of being accepted onto the course. It is also possible to pay in instalments.
In addition, you will need to pay for any accommodation and meals you require. You will also need a small budget for materials and books, though we try to keep additional costs as low as possible.
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Application
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