WALDORF STEINER

WONDER & IMAGINATION IN EDUCATION

STEINER Waldorf Education
To uphold the pedagogy of Steiner education, Steiner Education Australia has developed the Australian Steiner Curriculum Framework (ASCF). The ASCF is recognised by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) as meeting the requirements of ACARA’s Australian Curriculum.

This includes providing for students to learn the curriculum content and achieve standards described in Australian Curriculum documents. Each school is registered with their state/territory regulatory authority.

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IMAGINATION Growth 
Meeting The Future Needs Of Students

By providing high quality teacher education programs focused on Imagination in Education that target the 4 Cs:

• CREATIVITY
• CRITICAL THINKING
• COMMUNICATION
• COLLABORATION

We aim to support teachers to grow their own and also their students’ Imaginations and skills that facilitate the development of ethical & sustainable living environments.

What do the S Series of courses offer?

The imagineer.me S Series Courses offer online learning in Imaginative Education through a Steiner lens.

Course content is based on the philosophical and educational ideas of Rudolf Steiner in dialogue with a selection of key comparative ideas chosen from the educational theories of classic and contemporary thinkers like John Dewey, Kieran Egan, and Kenneth Gergen.
You can study and work through the course at your own individual pace. Alternatively, school faculties can enrol in the courses together and follow the videos and exercises in the workbooks in the study part of their weekly meetings.

It is possible to complete one of the courses over one school term. An illustrated workbook in pdf format that can be downloaded, is offered for each course. The workbook provides an overview of the video lessons, and includes questions, additional readings, and creative and meditative exercises.
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PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Introduction to key principles of Imaginative Education, ‘creative flow’, originality in thinking and the application of Contemplative Inquiry methods in Imaginative Education.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Introduction to core values of Imaginative Education and the main stages of the development of Imagination

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Overview of teaching methods, strategies and practices informed by the physiological & psychological factors influencing Imaginative development

Why should you enrol and study in the S Series of courses?

It is only possible for Schools to deliver the unique form of education that characterises Steiner Waldorf schools if the teachers, school leaders, and parents understand the main Steiner principles that underpin the pedagogy and teaching methods. 

Today our lifestyles are typically rushed and busy. Teachers and school leaders who are newcomers to Steiner education are often ‘thrown in the deep end,’ and obliged to learn about Steiner education, on the run. 


The S Series of courses are designed to support you to learn the essential features of Steiner Waldorf philosophy and teaching methods in as stress-free a way as possible. 


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SUPPORTING TEACHERS

Develop your professional skills

The S Series will also support teachers and school leaders who already have a working knowledge of Steiner Waldorf education to deepen their understanding in a forum where they can share their insights. The imagineer.me S Series provides a platform whereby one of Steiner’s strongest indications that teachers should study together, can be fulfilled.
Lesson series

Who should enrol and study in the S Series of courses?

  • Teachers, educators, school and teacher leaders, principals and directors, school council and board members, and parents.

  • Newcomers to Steiner Waldorf education who need to learn Steiner Waldorf essentials in a clear, concise, straightforward, and stress-free manner.


  • Experts in Steiner Waldorf education who wish to refresh, consolidate, and deepen and share their understanding of key Steiner indications and how these relate to classic and contemporary educational theories. The courses explore the re-imagining of Steiner education in the context of the needs of local communities today.

How will you study in the S Series of courses?

The S Series of courses highlight key principles of Steiner Waldorf teaching philosophy and methods. 

Online Workbooks and Video Tutorials

The videos and workbooks offer you an opportunity to engage with the content and further readings at your own pace. 

Community Forum

You will have the opportunity to engage with others through the imagineer.me learning platform. As a community of learners you may share ideas and ask questions with each other or teachers via a Facebook'esque feed.

Live Online Meetups

You will also be able to attend online workshops and seminars that further support the videos and workbooks.

Practical Assignments &  Sharing

The content allows you to develop your skills and learning via practical activities that can be shared and discussed.
Accreditation included
  • What certification will you receive for your study in the S Series of courses?

    You will receive feedback and a further certificate on submission of your workbook, and record of your participation in the meditations and creative exercises. There are three levels of certification/accreditation: 

    • On completion of the videos you will receive a certificate of participation



    • If you live in NSW you can put the learning toward Elective Accreditation with NESA



    • ACT Teachers will also receive certification from TQI

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PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Introduction to key principles of Imaginative Education, ‘creative flow’, originality in thinking and the application of Contemplative Inquiry methods in Imaginative Education.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Introduction to core values of Imaginative Education and the main stages of the development of Imagination

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Overview of teaching methods, strategies and practices informed by the physiological & psychological factors influencing Imaginative development

What students say about the learning 

I have thoroughly enjoyed engaging with this unit. The content selected and delivered by Bronwen has been both highly relevant and incredibly inspiring. Bronwen herself brings a scope of knowledge, understanding and skills second-to-none. I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to participate in this teaching and learning experience.
This course was hugely important to my development as a person, educator, and student. I found my lecturer very inspiring, deeply knowledgeable, and caring. She explained complex ideas in ways that I could understand. A wonderful role model.
My lecturer is a well published and respected academic whose passion for her work is infectious. Her distillation of content and Power Point presentations, along with her vast experience ease the difficulty and lighten the complexity of the material covered. Being in her lectures is always a highlight of my week. Theoretical content is given life, depth and meaning, and the joy of learning nurtured and sustained.
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Steiner education is an internationally recognised educational movement.  Steiner education is future-orientated and the holistic style underpinning this unique pedagogy supports the healthy well-being of children around the world. There are over 1300 Steiner/Waldorf Schools and 2000 Early Childhood centres worldwide in over 60 countries.
Steiner education is an internationally recognised educational movement. 
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Steiner Schools have been operating in Australia for more than 60 years and are growing in popularity locally and globally. In Australia, 17 new schools opened in the last decade, and Steiner-based streams have been being introduced to several state schools in South Australia and Victoria. There are more Steiner schools scheduled to open in 2020 and beyond.

The surge in interest is expected to increase further with Gonski 2.0 placing great emphasis on critical and creative thinking, social skills and problem solving – capabilities which the Steiner philosophy has long since cultivated.

Rudolf Steiner

Steiner (1861 – 1925) was a remarkably gifted thinker who actively contributed to the intellectual, cultural, aesthetic, and spiritual life of his time. He worked tirelessly to bring about the reunion of the sciences, the arts, spirituality, and culture on which, he believed, the flourishing development of Western culture was dependent. Steiner outlined holistic and innovative principles and offered practical guidelines in many disciplines, such as medicine, education, the arts, drama, the new art of eurythmy, architecture, philosophy, religion, economics, and bio-dynamic agriculture.