A creative two-year part-time course for those who would like to develop artistically and learn more about Steiner Education and the philosophy behind it (open to everyone). This is a face-to-face course over nine weekends and two weeks across the year. Topics across the two years: Singing, recorder, playing, games, painting, form drawing, blackboard drawing, modelling, Bothmer gym, Eurythmy, curriculum studies, biography work, crafts, festivals, speech, drama, storytelling, child development, nature studies, Anthroposophy. Year 1: Transformation and Metamorphosis A year of nine thematic weekends and two full weeks exploring a wide range of practical and creative applications of Rudolf Steiner’s approach to human development. Topics: Overview of Steiner-Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner’s biography, introduction to Anthroposophy, a new approach to science and social science, festivals, biography, self-development. Year 2: Becoming a teacher in a Steiner-Waldorf school (for GTCS registered teachers only). A year of intensive classroom observations and practice, supported by a mentor and further classes (subject to viable numbers of students) to further develop your connection with curriculum, method and Anthroposophy. Topics: Child development, curriculum, science teaching, drama teaching, festivals, therapies, temperaments, life in a Steiner-Waldorf school, the teacher as lifelong learner. Year 2 is especially for those who would like to teach in a Steiner School or add to their repertoire of teaching methods. Please note that this course is not accredited and teachers in Steiner-Waldorf schools in Scotland will need to be GTCS registered. Admissions This course is open to anyone with an interest in Steiner-Waldorf education and self-development, subject to an entry interview. Then, for those qualified to teach in Scotland, you may continue into the second year. Assessment Year 1: You will be invited to work on your practice, creativity and understanding through a range of different assignments. You will receive feedback on these but no mark. This leaves you free to find your own way within a structured offering of experiences. At the end of Year 1, you will receive a certificate of attendance. Year 2: You will be assessed primarily on your teaching practice. You will receive a summary statement of hours of teaching practice and an honest professional judgement on your journey to become a successful teacher in a Steiner-Waldorf school.

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