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Welcome to the Waldorf Spanish Development Program
The Leadership Groups of WSTA and Sound Circle are delighted to introduce a new Spanish language teacher development program, created in partnership with WSTA and SCC. This program is designed for aspiring and current Spanish teachers embracing the principles of the Waldorf educational philosophy, and offers a dynamic and engaging approach to language teaching, integrating Spanish into a variety of enriching activities and cultural experiences. Through storytelling, artistic expression, and interactive group activities, the faculty creates an immersive and supportive environment where aspiring and current teachers can embark on and deepen their professional development with confidence and joy.
Program Objectives:
Nurture creativity and self-expression
Cultivate meaningful connections and communication skills in a supportive community
Study Steiner’s indications on teaching foreign languages
Learn how to structure a class, build lesson plans, create curriculum, and develop classroom management techniques
Learn about and experience the different festivals celebrated in Spanish speaking countries and how to incorporate them into the language lesson
Students will study alongside Sound Circle’s three-year Grades School Education diploma program. This is a rich experience where students are able to share and learn from each other.
Program :
Foundation studies
208 in person hours (two weeks each summer and one week in February)
48 online hours (8 monthly online sessions)
30 hour practicum at a Waldorf School accredited by AWSNA.
Two-day mentor observation from an experienced Spanish Waldorf Teacher
Program Details:
The program is designed for current or aspiring Grades and High School Spanish Language Teachers
Students are required to do a 30 hour practicum at a Waldorf School accredited by AWSNA
Students will have the opportunity for a two-day mentoring observation from an experienced Spanish Waldorf Teacher
Students will have the option to continue with full Waldorf Grades Teacher training
El amor es la única fuerza capaz de transformar a un enemigo en amigo.
El amor es la única fuerza capaz de transformar a un enemigo en amigo.
-MLK Junior
-MLK Junior
Curriculum:
The curriculum includes:
Introduction to Inner Work
Introduction to collegial work
Historical context for anthroposophy and Waldorf education
Study of Human Development - birth to age 21
Grades Curriculum
The cycle of the year and seasonal festivals
Chalkboard drawing and art
Speech
Storytelling
Eurythmy
Singing, and more!
Length of the Program
Schedule: 208 in-person hours (two-week intensive for two summers and one week in February, 6 days each week) + 48 online hours (8 monthly online Friday evening/Saturday day sessions)
June 2024: New Spanish Development Program Cohort ( Intensive Dates 2024 : June 29th - July 13th; 2025 TBA )
Location: Whatcom Hills Waldorf School, Bellingham, WA
Tuition Fees: $7,900
Registration Deadline: May 30th, 2024
Join us as we embark on creating a lively and enriching Spanish teacher development program!
Maria Cardenas, GS Director Sound Circle Center for Arts and Anthroposophy
Diamela Wetzl, Ximena SIerra, Barbara Wauters, Maria Creamer, Kim Napa, WSTA Leadership Group
For more information contact Maria Cardenas, Maria.cardenas@soundcirclecenter.org
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