The Art of Waldorf Education - Rudolf Steiner College

waldorf subjectsMoving Language: The Art of Foreign Language TeachingJune 28–July 3 with Keynote Speaker Dr. Peter Lutzker, Vivian Gladwell,Rosa Vela Sachs, Astrid Schmitt-Stegmann, Paulino Brener, Antje Staub, andHelen LubinThe concept of ‘moving language’ can be seen as a central theme going through all Waldorfforeign language teaching. Both the perception and the expression of language clearly gobeyond the semantic meanings of words and are inextricably tied to all aspects of movementand gesture. These dimensions of language are crucial factors in teaching and learning a foreignlanguage—whether in the games of the lower school, or in dramatic activities in the middle andupper school. At the same time, the concept of ‘moving language’ also addresses those aestheticand felt qualities that songs, rhymes, poems, stories and literature can offer. Come learn in asupportive environment full of warmth, humor and trust.Foreign Language Skills and Techniques Work GroupsSessions: 11:30 am-1 pm and 4:15 pm-5:45 pmChoose your language, German or Spanish. With Astrid Schmitt-Stegmann and Antje Staub inGerman; Rosa Vela Sachs in Spanish. Call 916-961-8727 x115 for interest in other languages.Dramatic Arts Work GroupsSessions: A: 9:50 am-11 am B: 2:15 pm-3:45 pmI EnglishA & B. Clowning and Improvisation with Vivian Gladwell (morning and afternoon sessions)Improvisation plays an important role in helping teachers to address their own uncertainties,anxieties and mistakes in a more constructive and creative manner.II GermanA. The Art of Speech with Helen Lubin (morning session)In age-appropriate poetry and speech exercises for the lower, middle and upper grades, practicehow movement manifests in action, pictures and the dynamics of emerging thinking.B. Literature in Performance with Dr. Peter Lutzker (afternoon session)Designed to explore ways of working on poetry through performance. A chance to take ‘poetryoff the page’ and engage in both the creative and artistic challenges which such work offers.III SpanishA. Colorín Colorado: The Art of Storytelling with Rosa Vela Sachs (morning session)Developing pedagogical stories in Spanish for children and also how to build from storiesdramatic vignettes to perform in the classroom.B. Drama Games in the World Language Classroom with Paulino Brener (afternoon session)Drama games and activities to enliven your teaching repertoire.Closing of conference Friday at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner and dancing with live music.Bring resource materials to share in our Global Networking Cafe.Classes: Sunday 7:15 pm Opening Session; Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:45 pmConference Fee: $475Meals: Pre-register to guarantee meals. Breakfast (M-F) five: $37.50; Lunch (M-F) five: $66.25;Dinner (Su-F) six: $79.50.Registration: Sunday, June 28, 5:30-7:00 pm. Late registration: Monday, June 29, 7-7:30 am.23