The Art of Waldorf Education - Rudolf Steiner College

14 THE ART OF TEACHING GRADES ONE–EIGHTTHE ART OF TEACHING GRADES ONE–EIGHT15The Art of Teaching Grades One–EightWe plan to serve our participants through both the “art” and “craft” of teaching. Emphasis on therole of the teacher as an artist in the classroom, hands-on work, and experiential learning inspireand initiate the mood of each grade. Each week starts with an overview of the grade, highlightingblocks and skills to be developed, and includes strategies for planning, assessment, and recordkeeping. Participants build a picture based on a foundation of knowledge that includes theanthroposophical view of child development and curricular content specific to Waldorf schools,and apply these through the arts. It is our hope that participants will find substance and spirit inour courses and feel equipped and empowered to continue their educational journey.NEW! Each teacher will receive a binder with course overviews, handouts, and resourcerecommendations at the time of registration.We strongly encourage new teachers without grades one–four training to take Fundamentalsof Waldorf Education on Saturday, June 23, preceding the grades one–four courses.Sample Art of Teaching Schedule8.:00-9:259:35-11:0011:00-11:3011:30-1:001:00-2:152:15-3:453:45-4:154:15-5:455:45-7:157:15-8.:45Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayRegistrationBegins 3pmRegistrationRegistrationDinner Served6-6:30pmOpeningSessionClassClassMorningBreakClassLunch BreakClassAfternoonBreakClassDinner Break Dinner Break Dinner Break Dinner Break Dinner BreakLectureClassClassMorningBreakClassLunch BreakClassAfternoonBreakClassLectureFundamentals of Waldorf EducationJune 23 with Antje BojarskyThis class will provide a brief introduction to the philosophical foundations, methodology,and view of child development that stand at the heart of Waldorf education. We will focus onhow a deeper understanding of the whole child forms the basis of the Waldorf curriculum andeducational practice. Artistic activities are included.ClassClassMorningBreakClassLunch BreakClassAfternoonBreakClassLectureClassClassMorningBreakClassLunch BreakClassAfternoonBreakClassLectureClassClassMorningBreakClassLunch BreakClassAfternoonBreakClassLectureRecommended reading: Teaching as a Lively Art, Marjorie Spock.Times: Saturday 9am-5:15pmCourse fee: $8.5 through June 15; $100 after June 15Meals: For meal availability, please check upon arrival. Meals may not be available.Registration check-in: Saturday, June 23, 8.:15-9amClassClassMorningBreakLectureGrades One–Four participants are REQUIRED to bring block and stick crayons, coloredpencils, and Choroi flutes (Grades One–Two pentatonic; Grades Two–Four diatonic). Artsupplies and Choroi flutes can be purchased at the Bookstore at Rudolf Steiner College.The Art of Teaching Grade OneJune 24–30 with Valerie Baadh Garrett, Antje Bojarsky, Laura Embrey-Stine,Theodore Mahle, Monica Marshall, Andrea Pronto, Patrick Wakeford-Evans,Robin White, and Jennifer YatesIn the early grades, the child is an artist at heart and learns from everything that speaks tohis or her imagination in picture, story, color, tone, rhythm, and movement. The way theteacher sets the stage in first grade influences the child’s intellectual, emotional, and physicaldevelopment. Participants will experience exemplary main lessons in various subjects, as theywould be presented to first-grade children.This course is designed for those who have an understanding of the principles of Waldorfeducation. Participants without Waldorf training are strongly encouraged to take the Saturday,June 23 Fundamentals of Waldorf Education course. Binder of resource materials included.Recommended reading: The Education of the Child, Rudolf Steiner.Times: Sunday 7:15pm Opening Session; Monday–Friday 8.am-8.:45pm; Saturday 8.am-1pmCourse fee: $595 through June 15; $620 after June 15Meals: Pre-register to guarantee meals. Breakfast (M-Sa) six: $48..00; Lunch (M-F) five: $71.25;Dinner (Su-F) six: $8.5.50Registration check-in: Sunday, June 22, 3-7:15pm; Monday, June 25, 7:30-9amThe Art of Teaching Grade TwoJune 24–30 with Valerie Baadh Garrett, Antje Bojarsky, Laura Embrey-Stine,Theodore Mahle, Monica Marshall, Andrea Pronto, Patrick Wakeford-Evans,Robin White, and Jennifer YatesThe second grader has a particular need to meet human ideals. The curriculum addresses thisthrough song, poetry, and story. While gradually moving from the magical consciousness ofearly childhood into the practical world, the second-grade child learns about the wisdom andfoibles of the animal kingdom and, in contrast, the legends of heroes and saints that depict highhuman ideals. At the same time, math and language skills are strengthened, along with physicaldexterity, through movement and crafts that also help foster cognitive development.This course is designed for those who have an understanding of the principles of Waldorfeducation. Participants without Waldorf training are strongly encouraged to take the Saturday,June 23 Fundamentals of Waldorf Education course. Binder of resource materials included.Recommended reading: The Education of the Child, Rudolf Steiner.Times: Sunday 7:15pm Opening Session; Monday–Friday 8.am-8.:45pm; Saturday 8.am-1pmCourse fee: $595 through June 15; $620 after June 15Meals: Pre-register to guarantee meals. Breakfast (M-Sa) six: $48..00; Lunch (M-F) five: $71.25;Dinner (Su-F) six: $8.5.50Registration check-in: Sunday, June 22, 3-7:15pm; Monday, June 25, 7:30-9am