Theater Arts
One of the Arts frequently drawn upon in Waldorf Education is that of Drama. In this extended cross-class course the full range of the Theater Arts will be developed in all aspects of preparation and production.
Curriculum Drawing 5 -8
Blackboard drawing, as well as further practice in the different techniques applied in Waldorf schools, will be our focus.
Recorder
Waldorf teachers – no matter whether they teach in the grades, early childhood or high school – will find the art of recorder playing both useful and enlivening. Basic music notation and playing for enjoyment also helps develop the musical sense for prospective teachers.
Painting Research
Painting is a vital part of child’s experience in the Waldorf curriculum, and is practiced from early childhood through high school. This course is an introduction towards experiencing and approaching this important skill.
Speech
The new art of creative speech seeks to involve language with the poetic element that naturally belongs to it. Healthy breathing techniques and fundamentals of poetry will be included. Individual instruction and independent practice will also be required. There is an emphasis on the three speech elements in order to establish style in recitation and storytelling.
Handwork
Dexterity of hand often translates itself into practical classroom applications, and therefore is of the essence for prospective teachers.
TDII - Pedagogical Conceptual Courses
Man as a Symphony-TBA
Waldorf Administration-TBA
Foundations of Educational Support-TBA
Science In this course we will study the science blocks taught in Waldorf schools from grades 1-8, with a view to what is age-appropriate, and developmentarily necessary. We will explore samples of lesson content from each block, teacher preparation, lesson structure, and appropriate expectations of students. Participants will be asked to prepare a sample lesson from one of the blocks covered in the course.
Block Rotation and Lesson Planning -TBA
Teacher Development II Observation
Additionally, 24 hours of classroom observation are required for the teacher development II student. Six weeks of student teaching are required to complete the training.
TEACHER DEVELOPMENT II
