Sloka Steiner Waldorf Teacher Training (SSWTT)
The program has undergone a process of review, revision and renewal in its 4th successful year.

This is a very special year for us with Sloka turning 21 and the Waldorf Movement itself meeting the century mark. So this year, the course is intended to provide all participants with a view into the Principles of Waldorf Education.

Modular Steiner Waldorf Teacher Training

After Sloka pioneered Steiner – Waldorf pedagogy in India, it’s become imperative to have a formalised Teacher Training so we are able to renew ourselves as teachers and bring key elements of Waldorf Education into our work with our students.

Sloka launched the Sloka Teacher Training College 3 year ago. The Sloka Steiner Waldorf Teacher Training (SSWTT) program has undergone a process of review, revision and renewal in its 4th successful year.

This is a very special year for us with Sloka turning 21 and the Waldorf Movement itself meeting the century mark. So this year, the course is intended to provide all participants with a view into the Principles of Waldorf Education.

The SSWTT course will be conducted in three modules, led by highly qualified mentors from India and abroad. All modules will be held Monday to Friday from 8:30-2:45 at Sloka Aziz Nagar campus.

DAILY SCHEDULE

08:30-09:00 – Eurythmy/Bothmer
09:00-10:00 – Anthroposophy
10:00-10:30 – Book reading (Fiction/Poetry)
10:45-12:15  –  Topic of the day.
12:15-01:15  –  Lunch Break
01:15-02:45 – Practical Work

FIRST moduleEssentials of Waldorf Education.

This will examine key concepts such as the Goal of Waldorf Education, the Importance of Rhythm, Repetition & Recall, Movement & Rhythm, Math and Form, Joy and Laughter, Why we do blocks?, Significance of Day & Night, Remembering & Forgetting as well as similar ideas that form the core of what we try to accomplish in a Waldorf School. Practical tips such as Setting up a Classroom, Class Management, Nature tables & Festivals, Sensory Integration, Time Tabling, Main Lesson Books and Interaction with Parents will also be provided.

SECOND module
Artistic Teaching & Inner Work

This will provide insights into the quest for artistic self­ development that drives every teacher working with children in a Waldorf School. We will explore storytelling, handwork, poetry, form drawing, music, child observation, report writing, play, speech and art. We will discuss their place and significance in the context of a Waldorf school, with examples of how we incorporate them into the curriculum.

THIRD module
The Upside­ down Sciences of the Waldorf School

This will tackle the three steps of the logical process as proposed by Steiner – conclusion, judgment, and concept. This module will throw light on how Geography, Festivals, Geometry, Calenders, Seasons, Astronomy are interconnected. It will explore the relationship between Free play and Geography as well as Cooking and Chemistry. The course will also look at how the Experiments from KG to Upper School and the Stories and Songs of the elementary school, strengthen and lead to the Sciences in Middle and Upper School.

We hope that teachers across India will take this opportunity to deepen and renew their connection with these vital principles that hold up Waldorf Education in our country. We also look forward to seeing more parents, so we can build bridges between the home and the school, thereby keeping the child in an environment of shared responsibility and trust. We are eager to see people who are curious about Waldorf Education or are exploring options with a view to eventually teach.

2 teachers from existing Waldorf schools are welcome to attend free of charge. Sloka will provide training, materials, lunch and tea. All teachers who attend any one of the modules completely are also welcome to attend the training by Christof Weichert (Oct 13-18) free of charge.

We regret that since we are working, we will not be able to provide accommodation to outstation candidates, nor will we be able to accommodate participants’ children in the school for the duration of the course. All participants (including Waldorf teachers) will have to arrange for their own stay as well as breakfast and dinner. However, we will be happy to direct you to nearby accommodation options.

For registration, or further enquiries, please contact +919494050270 or email sswtt@slokawaldorf.org. Our address is Aziz Nagar Cross Roads (behind Vidya Jyoti Technical Institute) Sy. No. 21 Himayatnagar Village Moinabad Mandal, R.R.District Hyderabad, India 500075.

We look forward to seeing you all,
Warm regards
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*There may be slight changes to the schedule. We will keep you updated”
*2 teachers from existing Waldorf schools are welcome to attend free of charge. Sloka will provide training, materials, lunch and tea.
*All participants (including Waldorf teachers) will have to arrange for their own stay as well as breakfast and dinner. We cannot accommodate participants on campus because we are working during those months.