The Art of Waldorf Education - Rudolf Steiner College

applied waldorfApplied WaldorfProfessional Development for Teachers of At-Risk YouthJuly 6–17 with Betty Staley, Marianne Gray, Susan Johnson, M.D., RuthMikkelsen, Christiana Quick-Cleveland, and Kevin WattsIn this course, educators in alternative schools will learn how infusing a standards-basedcurriculum with the arts and Waldorf methodology can lead to a successful, transformativeeducational experience for both teachers and students. The course will focus on sharingan innovative model program for at-risk youth developed at the Yuba County Court andCommunity Schools in partnership with Rudolf Steiner College.In this approach, the arts—drawing, music, painting, storytelling, movement, poetry anddrama—are integrated fully into academic lessons, providing visual, spatial, and musicalopportunities for expression and knowing, and a kinesthetic environment that fosters anddevelops students’ movement-oriented needs. Teachers will learn to engage students withmultiple learning styles and challenges and to deliver creative, arts-infused thematic lessonswithin a curriculum that meets state standards as well as students’ developmental needs.To request a brochure and registration form, or for additional information, call 916-961-3932.Optional: Three units of academic credit from California State University, Sacramento for anadditional fee of $165. This course is a recommended elective for a CSUS M.A. in Education:Curriculum and Instruction with a Focus on Arts in Education.The Waldorf Approach Appliedin the Public School Classroom: K–8July 6–17 with Betty Staley, Rev Bowen, Susan Goldstein, George Hoffecker,Susan Johnson, M.D., Christiana Quick-Cleveland, Anna Rainville, DorisRainville, and Lauren RiceThis two-week institute will focus on ways to creatively integrate the arts and active learninginto the public school curriculum, bringing learning to life for both teacher and student. Aspectsof the Waldorf approach applicable in public school classrooms will be presented, along with anexploration of child development. Participants will have hands-on experience in storytelling,poetry recitation, drama, watercolor painting, clay modeling, drawing, movement, and music.Ways to connect children with the wonders of the natural world will also be explored. Classeswill be given in grade-level tracks: Kindergarten, Grades 1–3, Grades 4–6, and Grades 7–8.To request a brochure and registration form, or for additional information, call 916-961-3932.Optional: Three semester units of academic credit from California State University, Sacramentofor an additional fee of $165. An additional three units of CSUS credit is also available forIndependent Study/ Special Project, $165. This institute is a recommended elective for a CSUSM.A. in Education: Curriculum and Instruction with a Focus on Arts in Education.13