Education for our Time

The aim of this course is to illustrate and strengthen understanding and mastery of core aspects of Steiner Waldorf education in deeply practical, observational and experiential ways, using a child development focus and active learning methodology in such a way that participants can be inspired and enabled to bring the fruits of the course into their own learning environments, whether in mainstream schools, Steiner Waldorf settings or in home education.

The main focus of the course is on the 4-14yr age group with two of the six weekends exploring the understanding of the human being that underpins the pedagogy. However we can adapt the course according to who is taking part. We can give focus to early years/teenage years as well as looking at specific aspects of the curriculum in more detail, through the mentoring groups that are part of the course.

Key areas of focus include: working rhythmically; literacy and numeracy; the arts, painting, drawing, geometry, drama, movement, storytelling, singing and music; and the integration of curriculum into classroom management and planning. Participants will also develop practical and creative skills for classroom application, including collaboration with colleagues and active listening.

The course runs part time over 6 weekends and is mediated by master teachers and peers and aims to bring a spirit of enjoyment, creativity and confidence to all those participating. Facilitated reflective practice, peer networking, small group mentoring sessions with specialist teachers and group work, bring additional richness and rhythmic practice. A self reflection journal serves as a personal record of the journey through the course, distilling the learning, questioning and research it has inspired.

Who is the Education for our Time course for?

• Teachers and staff in all schools, early years to secondary, mainstream & Steiner Waldorf & Homeschooling parents.

• Anyone wishing to know more about Steiner Waldorf Education: individuals, parents, teachers, assistants, support staff, Boards of Management…

• People interested in teaching in or starting a Steiner Waldorf Kindergarten or School & Initiatives who want to deepen the skills and range of their teachers.

  • Education for our Time was previously called Core Elements of Steiner Education

Explore the art of teaching and learning through the inspiration of Waldorf education. Experience modern, developmentally based curriculum approaches in creative, innovative ways that can be brought to any educational setting. Also a wonderful introduction for anyone interested in knowing more about Steiner Waldorf Education or as a CPD Course for Teachers. It can also be taken as the first year of a 3 year part time Steiner Waldorf Teacher training.