Pedagogy / Waldorf Pedagogy
International Master's Program
The 3-year part-time international master’s program "Waldorf Pedagogy" with a focus on "Teaching and Research" prepares students for careers in Waldorf schools as professional teachers and researchers. The focus of the course is an in-depth theoretical and scientific examination of alternative and Waldorf education in today's world.
Special emphasis is placed on the acquisition of Waldorf pedagogy, didactic competence in specialty subjects, as well as scientific research skills based on pedagogical practice, and the step-by-step development and implementation of research projects.
A further aim is assisting (future/present) Waldorf teachers in developing their authentic potentiality and personality through artistic transformation. Students develop a range of observational and judgmental skills and train their creativity, flexibility in thinking, and personal responsibility.
- Ideal for people who want to gain an additional qualification in-service, as well as those seeking a challenging new career.
- Small groups with intensive support (about 25 students).
- Waldorf education in scientific dialogue with empirical pedagogical research.
- Training in subject-specific, methodological, and didactic skills.
- Intensive artistic practice (painting, sculpting, eurythmy, theater, speech, and music), as well as cultural, educational, and philosophical content.
- Master’s degree certificate recognized in China and abroad. The degree qualifies students for admission to a doctoral program.
- Special cooperation with China Waldorf Education, based on the current situation of Waldorf development in China.
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Education
Fundamentals of education, history of education, alternative and Waldorf education, educational psychology, media pedagogy.
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Fundamentals of Waldorf Education
Basic contents of anthroposophy, educational anthropology, sensory teaching, child observation.
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School and Society
School development, school organisation, conference work, moderation, parental counselling and guidance, adult education.
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Introduction to Educational Research
Scientific-based and methodological fundamentals of research, methods and examples of educational research.
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Teaching and General Didactics
General didactics, teaching concepts, didactic features of Waldorf schools.
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Subject-Specific Didactics
Fundamental didactics of specialist subjects and/or Waldorf class teacher subjects, curriculum and teaching of specific subjects, subject-specific lesson planning, internships.
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Waldorf Education in Dialogue
Waldorf education and alternative teaching in dialogue, international aspects, challenges of current Waldorf teacher training, criticism of Waldorf education and anthroposophy.
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Art
Painting, drawing, sculpting, eurythmy, theater, language and music.
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General Study
History of philosophy, art and culture, cognitive science, ethics.
3-year study program
Per year: 3 weeks in summer (15 days) at Alanus University in Germany,
2 weeks in winter (10 days) in China,
10-hour weekend online course each month (about 6-8 weekends per year).
Course will start in January 2025.
Admission to the program requires a first university degree.
The language of the Master's program is English, but translations into other languages will be provided.
Tuition fees: 5.400 € per year, 16.200 € in total (3 years).
Scholarship: Excellent students have the opportunity to apply for scholarships.
Living expenses: Students have to pay for accommodation, meals, flight/train, and visa themselves. The University will assist with visa processing and provide convenient guidance before departure.
