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Early Childhood Education Programme
Steiner Waldorf Class Teacher Training at Raheen Wood School
Clare English Language School



How to find us


Raheen Wood School is situated about 1km outside the village of Tuamgraney, along the R463 to Killaloe, on the left hand side when approaching from Scariff. From Killaloe, the school entrance is on the right of the road, about 400m past Raheen Hospital. From the Ennis direction, turn right at Tuamgraney green, then head towards Killaloe for about 1km, and the school is on the left.

Distances approx in miles (km):
Scariff 1     (1.6)
Ennis 20      (32)
Limerick 20  (32)
Killaloe 12    (19)

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Links with local information


Scariff town official website. Scariff is a small town with a big and surprisingly active heart. Don't believe it? Just look at the Scariff News website!

For housing needs consult founding parent Steve Symes at Green Valley Properties

An Siopa Beag Based in Killaloe, An Siopa Beag is a family run shop and business specialising in wooden toys, art materials, craft supplies, natural clothing, books and some musical instruments. Their range is produced with reverence for the environment and the child, and it is their policy to work together only with those suppliers who guarantee ethically and environmentally sound production processes.

CELT is a community group and registered charity based in Scariff, involved in:- Ecology, Nature conservation, Traditional skills, Environmental education, Training, Renewable energy, Wildlife, Sustainable Woodland management, Native trees, Willow-work, Lime / Hemp Plastering, Woodcarving, Sugan chair making, Thatching, Blacksmith, Copper/Tinsmith, Coppice crafts, Native Tree Nursery and planting, Schools projects, Herbs, Canoe building, Yurt construction and more! CELT runs regular weekend workshops in the woods, see website for more details.


Associated Links


The school is a member of the Steiner Waldorf Fellowship of the United Kingdom and Ireland and is a founder member of the Irish Steiner Waldorf Education Association. The school is also a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Project and has partner schools in several countries. See also Anthroposophy Net.

ISWECA (Irish Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Association) is Ireland's national voluntary association of Steiner Waldorf childcare practitioners. Members are based throughout the 32 counties of Ireland. Associate membership is open to all who support the work of the Association.

The ISWECA website is Ireland's primary source of information about Steiner Waldorf education in early childhood for parents, our members, government and funding agencies, childcare practitioners and other childcare organisations.

The ALFA Project offers a full-time, 3 year, integrated programme for 13-16 year olds. The aim is to facilitate all students to develop their full potential and take responsibility for the success of the project and ultimately themselves. The Alfa Project's curriculum is based on the Steiner/Waldorf curriculum, as devised by the Austrian Philosopher Rudolf Steiner and practised by 800 Waldorf Schools around the world. The Alfa Project has now moved into the Ralahine Building in Scariff (approx one mile from Raheen Wood School), and has plans to move to a new, more rural site near Scariff.

Brigit's Garden is a Steiner based preschool care facility for children from 1-4 years, in a home-like environment that offers warmth, comfort and security. It is currently located in Bodyke (approx two miles from Raheen Wood School).

Kildare Waldorf Steiner School is located in the lush countryside of east Kildare. For some years it has been resident (through the generosity of the Dunshane Camphill Community), at the Camphill Community in Brannockstown. The School currently has four classes and three teachers. There is an active Parent and toddler group and Kindergarten waiting list. Having journeyed through some transformations, today the school community is a vibrant group of families, teachers and associates with a vision for the future.

Holywood Steiner School is Northern Ireland's first Steiner School, founded in 1975. The school has pioneered cross-community, multi-denominational education.

For information on all Steiner initiatives in Ireland, see the ISWECA map.


Early Childhood Education Programme


 

This three year part-time training course in Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education is being offered in response to increasing demand in Ireland for trained Kindergarten teachers and a growing interest in Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education generally.

Foundation Year

The Foundation Year is designed as an orientation year for the Kindergarten training but it also stands as an autonomous one year introductory course in anthroposophical studies and will be of interest to those looking for an introduction to the work of Rudolf Steiner. It will also serve as a necessary foundation for those wishing to undertake a variety of anthrophosophically based training courses in Bio-Dynamic Agriculture, Curative Education, Class Teaching, etc. For further information about the Foundation Year contact the Course Directors.

NEW FOUNDATION YEAR BEGINS SEPTEMBER 2007

now enrolling: contact the Course Directors

Years Two and Three

The second and third years focus on child development in the first seven years and will prepare students to work within a Steiner Waldorf Kindergarten. These years include: creative play, simple crafts, storytelling, puppetry, seasonal festivals, practical work in the kindergarten, child observation, health and parenting issues, work with the angels and inner development. These two years also include observation and practice in Steiner Waldorf kindergartens.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course itself takes place in Co. Clare with eight weekend sessions throughout the year and three five-day sessions at Hallowe'en, Easter and in early July. The three years will have largely similar structures with the following elements:

Guided study which will involves attendance at a study group.

Weekend sessions: there are eight weekend sessions throughout the year. Each session will start at 7.30 pm on Friday evening and will end at 5.30 pm on Saturday.

5-day Residential sessions: in the course of the year there will be three residential sessions. Each session starts at 9.00 am on Tuesday and finishes at 5.30 pm on Saturday. These sessions take place during school holidays at Hallowe'en, Easter and early July.

For more details on the Course Content, Dates and Times, Registration etc. contact the Course Directors

 

Part-time training is also available for: Healing Education and Resource Teaching (HEART) and for  Class Teaching

Please enquire for details


Steiner Waldorf Class Teacher Training


Three-year part-time training at Raheen Wood School

ISWECA has successfully run the Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education Programme since 1996, providing training for prospective Kindergarten teachers in Ireland. This training is now entering its fourth cycle.

Now, in response to demand from new schools that need trained teachers, participants of the Early Childhood Education Programme, and others interested in class teaching, a three-year part-time class teacher training is offered in Co. Clare.

This course is designed to meet the needs of people whose work or life commitments mean they cannot go abroad to take up a full-time training. It may be suitable for those who:

The Foundation Year is designed as an orientation year for the training and is open to those wishing to pursue training for either kindergarten or class teaching.
The course consists of eight weekend sessions throughout the year and three five-day sessions at Halloween, Easter and early July. Regular attendance at a study group in your own locality to read a relevant text by Rudolf Steiner is also required. There will be three written assignments each year.

email the Course Directors

Clare English Language School

Clare English Language School offers Waldorf teaching methods with a 'learn while enjoying' educational concept for teaching English to overseas students. This unique course takes full advantage of the beautiful landscape in this clean and green western edge of Europe. The course combines excellent tuition with total immersion in the friendly atmosphere of Ireland. We offer a mixture of classroom-based lessons, cultural experiences, sporting activities, unique excursions and accommodation with carefully selected host families.

e-mail Clare English Language School


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