Programs

 

 

The Arcturus Rudolf Education Program has been educating Waldorf teachers and preparing adult students to enter the professional Teacher Education Program for 12 years. Sessions meet at the Chicago Waldorf School building on weekends.

 

The Foundation Studies Program can be completed in 1 year with full time attendance.
The Teacher Development Program can be completed in 2 years with full time weekend attendance.

 

 

 

 

Classes meet on Friday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm and on Saturdays from 8:30am until 3:15pm.  The current full time program consists of ten weekends in the fall, ten weekends in the winter, and ten weekends in the spring. Included are two festival weekends, one seminar weekend and the graduation weekend, which are obligatory for all full time students. In order to complete our program, all the students must take two Summer Intensive Weeks prior graduation.

 

Singing and Eurythmy

Singing and Eurhythmy are the only subjects offered throughout all three terms of the year, and the all three years of the training.

Eurythmy
This introduction to Steiner’s art of movement is meant to awaken the student to the movements inherent in language and music. We will explore how in eurhythmy the entire human being becomes the instrument of the creative word and tone.

Music and Singing
Joyful singing of old and new songs, some done with the flexibility of improvisation enhances the teacher’s preparation.

 

Foundation Studies - Rudolf Steiner’s Worldview

This sequence of courses is a comprehensive and systematic introduction into Steiner’s concept of the world. Included is the introduction to a number of artistic disciplines, which engage this worldview and enable the participant to experience specific spiritual principles in various formats. The basis for further professional development, these courses may also be taken independently for personal growth. More info...

Teacher Development I

The completion of the core courses of Foundation Studies Year is a prerequisite for entering the two year professional teacher education level of the Program. This year provides a continued introduction to Steiner’s philosophical perspective as applied in Waldorf education as well as further artistic exploration. Essential courses in this year include Child Development from the expanded conception of the human being given by Spiritual Science. More info...

Teacher Development II

The specifics of the Waldorf curriculum are addressed and methods of classroom management are practiced during this year. This includes several weeks of practice teaching with experienced Waldorf teachers in a Waldorf schools. Foundation Studies and Teacher Preparation I are a prerequisite. All courses and student teaching need to be completed for a Certificate of Completion. More info...

Summer Intensive - Continuing Education Week

This extended week is intended as an avenue of renewal and enrichment for Waldorf teachers and other professionals. The Intensive focuses current and future students on the elements of learning that will be encountered during the academic year. Many participants are not part of the teacher training program but come for the sheer enjoyment and stimulation. More info...

Convenient Weekend Classes

Arcturus classes except the Summer Intensive are held on weekends, so that people who work during the week can be accommodated. Friday afternoon classes are from 4:00 to 9:00 pm, while Saturday classes are from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. See the current Course Schedule for actual dates and for times of individual classes. More info...

 

A Certificate of Completion is given to those who successfully complete three years of course work, and two Summer Intensive weeks.