Foundations of Steiner Education I
Module 1
Overview
This foundational module introduces Rudolf Steiner's understanding of the human being and explores how this picture informs Steiner/Waldorf education.Drawing on Steiner's Theosophy and other foundational works, the module combines theoretical study with artistic exploration, reflection, and professional application.
Dates
Dates: 9 February – 23 March 2027
Term: 1
Duration: 7 weeks | Live Online: 2 hours per week
Tutors: Tania Hungerford and Tom Hungerford
Key Learning Areas
• The seven-year phases of human development
• Child development and the Steiner/Waldorf curriculum
• Introduction to Rudolf Steiner and Anthroposophy
•The threefold, fourfold, and ninefold human being
• Thinking, feeling, and willing
• The four temperamentsRudolf Steiner's Theosophy
Assessment
• Artistic representation of the seven-year phases with narration
• Artistic diagram of the threefold and fourfold human being
• Short reflection on the four temperaments
Standards
Steiner Education Australia
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 4.3
Hague Circle
Yes
AITSL Standards
1.1, 1.2, 3.3, 4.3