Core Elements of Steiner Education

The aim of this course is to strengthen understanding and mastery of core aspects of Steiner education in deeply practical, observational and experiential ways. All 6 seminars are rooted in illustrating the practicality and wisdom to be found in the understanding of the human being in the light of anthroposophy. They combine to offer an integrated whole that will develop an understanding of the philosophy and practices of the Steiner primary school curriculum and its applications. Mediated by master teachers and peers the course aims to bring a spirit of enjoyment, creativity and confidence to all those participating. Additional content is included on early years and second level education to create a whole and rounded picture and to meet the diverse needs and expressed interests of participants. Facilitated reflective practice, peer networking, mentoring and group work, brings the additional richness and benefits of colleagueship. The course is part time and runs over 6 weekends.

While the main focus of the course is primary education (4-11yrs), including the Kindergarten/Junior and Senior Infants years, we adapt the course according to who is taking part. We can focus on 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.

The teaching seminars include small group mentoring sessions with specialist teachers according to the interests and needs of the participants.

Who is “Core Elements of Steiner Education” for?

● Teachers in Steiner Schools who want to do training in Steiner Education

● State trained Primary School teachers who want to teach in Steiner Community National Schools.

● People with and without a state teacher training who want to teach in independent Steiner schools.

● Teachers at all levels, from all Schools, Steiner & others, who want to do the course for Continuing Professional Development/Creative Personal Deepening

● People interested in teaching in or starting a Steiner Kindergarten or School

● Anyone wishing to know more about Steiner Education

This course can be taken as a stand alone CPD Course for Teachers or as an experiential introduction for anyone interested in knowing more about Steiner Education. It is also the first year of a comprehensive, progressive framework “Steiner Pedagogy at Primary Level”, a Primary Teacher Steiner training.

To the Heart of Steiner Education & Resolve, Resilience & Readiness

In the second and third years we cover the curriculum in greater depth through having immersive themed weekends and blocks that show how each subject area/theme develops as the child unfolds through the different ages. There will be ongoing study of key texts by Rudolf Steiner, giving the developmental picture of the human being in all its complexity and wonder.

All sessions are rooted in illustrating the practicality and wisdom to be found in the understanding of the human being in the light of anthroposophy. They combine to offer an integrated whole that will develop an understanding of the philosophy and practices of the Steiner Primary school curriculum and its applications. Additional content is included on early years and second level education to create a whole and rounded picture and to meet the diverse needs and expressed interests of participants. Facilitated reflective practice, peer networking, mentoring, group work and practice teaching brings the additional richness and benefits of colleagueship. Each year runs over 7 weekends plus 2 x 5 day blocks out of term time and builds on the foundation provided by Core Elements of Steiner Education.

The Second and Third years of the teacher training alternate annually, (when there are sufficient numbers), and run as a combined group, with break out sessions into second/third year groups as needed.

For 2024/25 we are running a reduced format of 4 open weekends

23rd & 24th November 2024 - Drama at the Heart

11th & 12th January 2025 - Storytelling

22nd 23rd March 2025- Movement, Spatial Dynamics

26th & 27th April 2025 - Arts, Crafts, Handwork

You can book to attend one or some or all of the 4 weekends.

Course fee reductions for previous course participants and/or for booking and paying for all 4 in advance. Certificates of Attendance provided.