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Early Childhood In-Service Program
Rudolf Steiner College is pleased to announce a professional development course for practicing Waldorf early childhood teachers and assistants. The program offers a solid philosophical, artistic and practical training for those wishing to work with children in Waldorf early childhood programs including parent/infant, parent/child, nursery and kindergarten.
The full course includes Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy, early childhood development, Waldorf early childhood pedagogy and practical activities, and the arts. In addition each student will be assigned a master teacher as a mentor, who will visit the student in her/his early childhood setting twice each year and provide consultation and support in child development and on-going teacher development questions. A nourishing component of the program is the relationship which develops among the classmates who are also engaged in teaching. Successful completion of the program leads to an Waldorf Early Childhood Certificate.
This is a part-time program designed to give course credit for "on the job" experience in a Waldorf Early Childhood classroom.
Course Prerequisite
At least one year working in a WECAN member or ASWNA Waldorf School early childhood classroom. It is necessary that, during the course, the student be working as a teacher, assistant, or volunteer in an early childhood setting.
This course is designed for those having familiarity with Waldorf education and have worked at least one year in a Waldorf early childhood setting. It is necessary that, during the course, the student be working as a teacher, assistant, or volunteer in an early childhood setting.
Program Topics
| Early Childhood Development | Child Observation |
| Rudolf Steiner's Foundations Human Experience | Speech |
| Medical Aspects | Biography and Life Cycles |
| Philosophy of Freedom | Outline of Esoteric Science and Spiritual Hierarchies |
| Anthroposophical Home Care | Inner Life of the Teacher |
| Storytelling and Fairy Tales | Puppetry and Marionettes |
| Circle Activities | Domestic Activities |
| Handwork | Creative Play |
| Festivals and the Cycle of the Year | Music for the Young Child |
| Gardening | Eurythmy |
| Painting and Drawing |
Students must enter the program at the beginning summer session and must attend all sessions of the program; partial enrollment is not an option. Enrollment is limited. Application packets with information about an RSC loan may be obtained from the Admissions Office. The application fee is $70. Registration papers will be mailed after the application has been accepted.
Admissions
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