The Teacher Training course offers a comprehensive study of Waldorf education, based on Rudolf Steiner's profound insight of human nature and the needs of the growing child. Methodology and curriculum studies in relationship to child development form the core of the course work, alongside the arts of Eurythmy, music, singing, painting, drawing and clay modeling. The curriculum work includes the teaching of language arts, literature, mathematics, history, geography and the sciences.
A major portion of the year is devoted to observations in the classroom and practice teaching. Arrangements will be made to practice teach at Hawthorne Valley School as well as other schools, nationwide.
An integral part of the program includes independent course work and the completion of individual, mentor guided projects. Those who successfully complete the Teacher Training may apply for a teaching position at any Waldorf School.