Curriculum
Holistic Education for Children Diploma Course
Module 1: Holistic education explained
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Module 2: The Steiner Approach to education
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Module 3: Core concepts
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Module 4: The holistic curriculum I
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Module 5: The holistic curriculum II
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Module 6: The role of the teacher
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Module 7: Celebrations and colour
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Module 8: Anthroposophy I
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Module 9: Anthroposophy II
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Applications of Anthroposophy
Anthroposophical Education Principles:
– Holistic Approach: Understand how anthroposophical education views children as spiritual beings with unique destinies and individual potentials.
– Developmental Stages: Explore Steiner’s insights into child development, emphasizing the importance of age-appropriate teaching methods and fostering imagination, creativity, and critical thinking.
Practical Applications in the Classroom:
– Waldorf Education: Delve into the principles and practices of Waldorf education, which is based on anthroposophical principles, including the use of arts, movement, and storytelling in teaching.
– Rhythms and Rituals: Learn about the significance of daily and seasonal rhythms in the Waldorf classroom, such as morning verses, circle time, and seasonal festivals.
– Subject Integration: Understand how subjects are integrated in Waldorf education to provide a holistic learning experience, fostering connections between academic disciplines and students’ inner development.
Supporting Children’s Spiritual Growth:
– Nurturing Creativity: Explore strategies for fostering creativity and imagination in children through art, music, movement, and storytelling.
– Cultivating Inner Development: Discuss approaches for supporting children’s moral and spiritual development, including the importance of cultivating virtues such as empathy, compassion, and gratitude.
– Connecting with Nature: Emphasize the significance of nature-based experiences in anthroposophical education, such as gardening, outdoor exploration, and ecological awareness.
Challenges and Controversies:
– Criticisms of Anthroposophy: Acknowledge and critically examine common criticisms of anthroposophical education, such as concerns about its spiritual orientation, lack of empirical evidence, and potential for dogmatism.
– Addressing Diversity and Inclusion: Discuss strategies for making anthroposophical education more inclusive and culturally sensitive, recognizing the importance of diversity in today’s globalized world.
Conclusion:
– Recap the key principles and practices of anthroposophical education discussed in the lesson.
– Encourage reflection on how these principles can be applied in participants’ own educational contexts, fostering a deeper understanding of children’s holistic development and spiritual growth.