Eurythmy Spring Valley is delighted to offer two weeks of pedagogy for professional eurythmists on our campus in August 2022, embedded in our pedagogical training courses. Each week will provide a different pedagogical focus and content for participants.
In Week One (August 8-12, 2022), you are invited to join Patti Regan, elementary grades eurythmy teacher at the Berkshire Waldorf School, as she brings a rich review and immersion into teaching eurythmy in early childhood through eighth grade. Lynn Rappaport, Pedagogical Director and Chair for the College of Teachers at Berkshire Waldorf School, will step into the renewing process of the teacher, exploring how to find balance, enthusiasm, and the energy for teaching in the classroom. She will also address how the College of Teachers can support faculty in their work. Our evenings will include a study of pedagogical themes and how to engage with them in our teaching.
In Week Two (August 15-19, 2022), the course offerings will focus on eurythmy for grades eight through twelve. Please join Alexandra Spadea, high school eurythmy teacher at Rudolf Steiner School, New York City, and Harlan Gilbert, high school mathematics, computer science, and philosophy faculty at Green Meadow Waldorf School, Chestnut Ridge, NY, as they explore the curriculum development, and ways of working with this age group through the insights of their respective disciplines. The above evening studies will continue.
Each course will provide a review of pedagogical forms and their relevance for the period of childhood being studied, as well as themes from the curriculum, especially adaptable for use in eurythmy. We will also have time to share materials with one another and discuss topics of current concern and interest. If participants have a eurythmy solo to share, it would be lovely to make time for sharing artistic work with one another.
We are holding these pedagogical courses for the ESV students in their training, but have found that it's enriching for everyone to have practicing teachers join the ongoing training as Refresher courses. So all are welcome!
Single Course Fee: $500
Two-Week Course Fee: $850
Pre-registration is required!
For more information on the courses, please contact the Student Services Coordinator at (845) 352-5020, ext. 113, or info@eurythmy.org.