Waldorf Teacher Training for Subject Teachers

Waldorf Teacher Education Program for Subject Teachers

• Deepen your understanding of the philosophical foundations of Waldorf Education.
• Experience age-appropriate lessons that meet the child’s changing developmental needs and inspire love for learning.
• Work with master teachers to develop capacities and practical skills.
• Prepare to work in your classroom and contribute to your school community with confidence and creativity.

The program meets in three-week sessions for three summers plus one week in spring for three years, with continuing independent study, and observation in Waldorf schools during the school year. Foundation Studies Program is a prerequisite and is offered as the first week of the three-week intensive study each summer for three summers. Those who have already completed Foundation Studies may apply for an exemption.

CORE STUDIES

• Developing the Artistic Capacities of the Teacher Eurythmy, Painting and Color, Speech, Woodworking, Clay Modeling, Form Drawing, Dark and Light Drawing, Spacial Dynamics.
• Conceptual Foundations of Waldorf Education Focusing on the Subject Inner Nature of Curriculum, Evolution of Consciousness, Physiology of the Human Being.
• Curriculum, Methods and Practical Skills Curriculum through the Grades
• Foundations of Human Experience
• Special Topic Forums Such as: Therapeutic Applications, Collegial Relationships, Classroom Management, Parent Education.
• Practice Teaching, Observation and Mentoring
• Curriculum Project

Information Materials: 

• Subject Teacher Handwork Flier (PDF)

For more information, contact our Admissions Office about this program.