Our mission is to prepare individuals to serve as Waldorf teachers or pursue vocations that contribute to cultural renewal. Grounded in an anthroposophical worldview and inspired by creative pedagogy, we cultivate philosophical, contemplative, moral, artistic, and practical capacities that empower individuals to become self-directed, fully developed educators and human beings.
501
COURSE HOURS TO COMPLETE CERTIFICATION
12
WEEKS OF OBSERVATION AND PRACTICUM
150
HOURS OF INDEPENDENT STUDY
50
HOURS OF LECTURES, WORKSHOPS & SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT
LEARNING GOALS
Students who complete Alkion’s Waldorf Teacher Certification Program will be able to:
Design Lessons to Support Holistic Development
Create activities that nurture the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral growth of children, aligning with their developmental needs.
Engage Children as Individuals and Community Members
Foster connections with each child as a unique individual while cultivating their sense of belonging within a community.
Integrate Steiner’s Philosophy into Teaching Practice
Apply the principles and contemplative practices of Rudolf Steiner to enhance personal teaching preparation and classroom effectiveness.
Promote Well Being
Design and sustain environments that support the health, well-being, and development of children.
Enrich Learning with Artistic and Research-Based Methods
Use artistic approaches to enliven learning experiences, employ diverse assessment tools, and approach teaching as a dynamic, research-informed process.
To follow the inner call to become a Waldorf teacher is a spiritual endeavor. Alkion guided me on the first steps of that journey. It was humbling to soak in the wisdom and depth of experience of the teachers who taught in the course. Every Saturday felt like a meeting with myself…
What is Waldorf Education?
EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE
Across the globe, Waldorf schools are engaging in creative, social and environmental actions. With these initiatives, Waldorf communities are seeding the future.
