The Art of Waldorf Education - Rudolf Steiner College

The Art of Teaching Grade 7Waldorf Grades—art of teachingJune 28–July 4 with Antje Staub, Mikko Bojarsky, Rumi Matsudaira-Gant, GaryBanks, Helen Lubin, Laura Embrey-Stine, Edmund Knighton, and Carol DivenThe seventh grade challenges the teacher with a demanding and stimulating curriculum. Oneof the critical components is the understanding of the emergence of modern consciousness andscientific thought at the time of the Renaissance. For the students, it is a time of adventure. Theylearn about voyages to unknown lands, discover the substances of our earth, and observe theheavens. Plus, there is the challenge of trying to draw something that really looks like what theysee. The seventh grade teacher has a wonderful opportunity to fill in the gaps of his or her owneducation and share the joy of discovery with the students. Topics include: Adolescence, Physics,Chemistry, Math, English Skills, Nutrition and Physiology, Music, Painting, the Renaissance,the Reformation, the Age of Discovery, Games and Movement, Speech and Eurythmy. Pleasebring recorders and any teaching resource materials you would like to share.Recommended Reading: Accounts of voyages of discovery and history of science; WaldorfEducation for Adolescents by Rudolf Steiner.Classes: Sunday 7:15 pm Opening Session; Monday-Friday 8 am-8:45 pm; Saturday 8 am-1 pmCourse Fee: $565Meals: Pre-register to guarantee meals. Breakfast (M-S) six: $45.00; Lunch (M-F) five: $66.25;Dinner (Su-F) six: $79.50. Saturday optional box lunch can be pre-purchased on Friday at Clara’sCounter for $13.25Registration: Sunday, June 28, 5-7:15 pm. Late registration: Monday, June 29, 7:30-8 am.The Art of Teaching Grade 8June 28–July 4 with Antje Staub, Mikko Bojarsky, Helen Lubin, EdmundKnighton, Gary Banks, Ina Jaenig, Theodore Mahle, and Carol DivenThe eighth grade challenges the teacher to meet the emotional ups and downs of the adolescent.In the study of the American, French, and Industrial Revolutions, the students meet an outerreflection of their inner struggles and upheavals. Studies in science and mathematics arefundamental to developing objectivity and rigor in thinking during this stage. In meteorology,the student experiences how weather phenomena can change quickly from calm to stormyjust as quickly as an adolescent can shift moods. The study of drama and other arts providesopportunities for the young person to express his/her awakening feelings. Topics include:Adolescence, American History and Revolutions, English, Anatomy, Physics, Chemistry, Math,Painting, Games and Movement, Speech and Eurythmy.Recommended Reading: Biographies of key 19 th and 20 th century figures; revolutionaryhistories; Waldorf Education for Adolescents by Rudolf Steiner.Classes: Sunday 7:15 pm Opening Session; Monday-Friday 8 am-8:45 pm; Saturday 8 am-1 pmCourse Fee: $565Meals: Pre-register to guarantee meals. Breakfast (M-S) six: $45.00; Lunch (M-F) five: $66.25;Dinner (Su-F) six: $79.50. Saturday optional box lunch can be pre-purchased on Friday at Clara’sCounter for $13.25Registration: Sunday, June 28, 5-7:15 pm. Late registration: Monday, June 29, 7:30-8 am.21