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Overview, Dates, Course Descriptions and SchedulesSegment One - Summer Foundation CoursesIdentify the Oaks or Cottonwood optionThe Oaks option4.5-week Summer session, includes Segments One through Four2013 Summer session Dates: June 20—July 19, 2013The Cottonwood option3-week summer session, includes Segments Two through Four (Foundation Courses must be completedalready or the student must be concurrently enrolled)2013 Summer session Dates: June 30—July 19, 2013Segment One—Summer Foundation Courseswith director Astrid Schmitt-Stegmann2013 Dates: Thursday June 20—Friday, 28 (no class on Sunday, June 23)Year One•Introduction to Waldorf Education I•Path of Self Knowledge-Introduction to Anthroposophy and the work of Rudolf Steiner-Nature of the Human Being I•Spiritual America•Self-Transformation through the Time Arts I-Eurythmy I, Music I, and Speech I•Self-Transformation through the Visual Arts I-Wet Method PaintingSummer 2013 Details:Introduction to Waldorf EducationWith Lauren Hickman and Astrid Schmitt-StegmannThis course covers the basic view of child development and the Waldorf education and curriculum.Required reading: Education of the Child, Rudolf Steiner.Rudolf Steiner’s Life and Workwith Cynthia HovenBiographical overview of Steiner’s life, focusing on his contribution to the exploration of the supersensiblemeans of scientific discipline and the renewal of the arts. This course will include guests working withRudolf Steiner’s indications in their professions.4
Nature of the Human Being Iwith Astrid Schmitt-StegmannThis course provides a basic understanding of the human being in body, soul, and spirit. Thisunderstanding underlies our work as Waldorf teachers. In addition, there will be expansion of knowledgeprovided in the second chapter about considerations of karma and reincarnation. Required reading:Theosophy, Chapters 1—2, Rudolf Steiner.Spiritual America–Year 1, 2, and 3with Betty StaleyThis course introduces the student to the deeper meaning of America from a psychological and spiritualviewpoint. Using the Native American myth of Deganawidah (included in The American Soul) and examplesfrom 19th century American Transcendentalist writers, we will discuss the symbols and images and what theymean today. Required reading: The American Soul, Jacob Needleman; The Other America, Carl Stegmann.Eurythmy Iwith Cynthia HovenAn introduction to the movement art of eurythmy, the somatic component of the Waldorf curriculum. Focusis on developing spatial awareness and coordination, on harmonizing movement with feeling and thinking,and on cultivating social skills. Required reading: Eurythmy Movements and Meditations, Cynthia Hoven.Music Iwith Eva CranstounGroup singing and exploration of simple vocal techniques to improve sound quality and control. Basic musicskills like playing the recorder, reading sheet music, and understanding simple rhythms and intervals will beincluded. Required supplies: A soprano Yamaha plastic recorder which can be taken apart (alto recordersalso welcome). The Recorder Guide: An Instruction Method for Soprano and Alto Recorder Including Folk Melodies,Joanna E. Kulback and Arthur Nitka. Supplies available at the Rudolf Steiner College Bookstore.Speech Iwith Molly McIntyre LibbyThis course will concentrate on Rudolf Steiner’s exercises for developing one’s speech instrument for ahealthy physical and soul life. We will also work on a poem.Wet Method Paintingwith Ted MahleThis expressive technique is used in the Waldorf curriculum, yet can challenge even experienced artists. Wewill paint up to seven imaginative motifs including color studies, landscapes, and the kingdoms of nature.Segment One - Summer Foundation Courses Training Program5
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