About the course
This course explores the holistic principles of Waldorf education, focusing on child development, pedagogy, and practical applications in the classroom. Participants will learn how to design lessons that foster cognition, emotional growth, and creativity while integrating arts, movement, and nature-based learning. The course will also provide tools for creating a supportive learning environment and developing 21st-century skills in students.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand and apply the key principles of Waldorf education in different learning environments.
Develop and implement lesson plans that integrate arts, movement, and storytelling.
Create a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere based on Waldorf methodologies.
Course Content
The program can be adapted to participants’ needs and professional backgrounds.
For groups of 5 or more, training content will be personalized to fit their educational setting.
Participants will have the opportunity to observe Waldorf teaching methods in practice and design their own lesson plans.
Morning:
- Welcome session and orientation
- Introduction to Waldorf pedagogy and child development
- History and philosophy of Waldorf education
Afternoon:
- Understanding the holistic approach to education
• Discussion on the role of the teacher in child development
Morning:
- Stages of childhood and adolescence and their impact on learning
- Waldorf curriculum: Subject integration and teaching methods
Afternoon:
- The inner development of the teacher
• Practical applications: Creating a Waldorf learning environment
Morning:
- The relationship between child, nature, and learning
- Strategies for building a strong classroom community
Afternoon:
- Emotional intelligence and self-reflection in education
• Remedial strategies: Supporting children with learning difficulties
Morning:
- Waldorf approach to literacy and storytelling
- Developing reading, writing, and grammar skills
Afternoon:
- Mathematics and geometry in Waldorf education
• Integrating arts and movement into learning
Morning:
- Experiential learning in science
- Teaching history through storytelling and interactive methods
Afternoon:
- Music and movement in Waldorf classrooms
• Course reflection and certificate ceremony
