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Taruna College New Zealand is a centre for Adult Education offering an exciting range of formal and informal holistic courses and subjects inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner PhD. such as: Waldorf Teacher Education, Biodynamic Organic Agriculture, Anthroposophical Nursing, Art of Health and Coaching and Biography Workshops.

 

  Programme Goals & Structures

In this programme students will:

  • Explore and understand human biography and the stages of child development as a process of incarnation.
  • Through exercises develop observational skills.
  • Explore the qualities and techniques from a range of arts such as:

• Painting
• Modelling
• Music
• Eurythmy 
• Bothmer Gymnastics
• Creative writing
• Drawing
• Storytelling and Creative Speech

  • Learn to bring creativity to teaching
  • Develop classroom management skills, including understanding different learning styles
  • Find individual learning through reflection

Classroom Teaching
The seminars will include:

  • Workshops
  • Small group processes
  • Lectures & discussions
  • Artistic experience through a variety of media
  • Exploration through movement

Self-Directed Study

Students should be able to commit to between 5 - 8 hours per week for this home based study. During the periods between the on-campus seminar students will be set a variety of self-directed activities and projects including:

  • Artistic exercises, recording observations & processes
  • Contemporary issues investigation – extending seminar learning
  • Course related assignments including short research projects & essays

Materials
Most art materials and equipment required for the on-campus seminars will be provided by Taruna. Upon acceptance into this programme, students will be responsible for the purchase of art and study materials required for the home-based study (a list of requirements will be provided in the Programme Handbook).

Putting heart and soul into adult education

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
   

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