rooh.ed — Teacher Training
Teacher
Training
In-school programmes · rooted in inner life
Flagship programme
Renewal of Education
This is part of the self-education demanded by spiritual science. To carry knowledge in one's memory is a sign of imperfection, rather it must be a living spring which constantly renews itself within the soul. All memorised matter should disappear from the mind to make room for an actively receptive spirit. Allowing spiritual science to flow into one's sphere of ideation will fructify the art of education. And this is the very mood in which we should face the children who come to us.
Self-education, that is, self-development, is the most important element in pedagogical preparation. The "renewal of education" can be brought about only by men and women who, with courage and initiative, will be willing to undertake their own renewal.
We are passionately dedicated to this cause for individuals and institutions and hope this will find its way into the education field with the understanding of the work of teachers. For teachers understand the physiological consequences of pedagogy in much the same way as the physician must understand that he is often continuing the therapeutic process begun in the classroom.
The programme consists of 8 modules of 40 hours each, and culminates in a Final Project.
Modules may be taken individually or as the full programme. A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon completion of all 8 modules and the Final Project.
Module 01 · 40 hours
What is a human being?
Looking at the human being beyond the physical body and how the different dimensions relate to each other to make up the whole human being.
Module 02 · 40 hours
0–3 Years Child Development
Care for the child under the age of three needs very specific qualities and training. This module is designed to foster the understanding of these essential needs and develop individuals who strive to be worthy of this work.
Module 03 · 40 hours
How do we perceive this world?
Ordinarily we perceive this world through our senses. In this module we explore how to go beyond our senses to perceive this world in deeper, more refined ways.
Module 04 · 40 hours
Warmth & Story Puppetry
Puppetry is an ancient art that has nurtured cultures around the world for thousands of years. Puppetry becomes a healing art when puppets are brought to life with warmth and love, imbued with an imaginative vision and a living gesture by the puppeteer. This module is dedicated to storytelling and puppetry.
Module 05 · 40 hours
4–7 Years Development
This module is designed to understand the developmental needs of children in the age group of 4–7 years — helping educators to be truly available and to support children through their most formative growing years.
Module 06 · 40 hours
Living Curriculum
Curriculum should meet the child's needs at each stage of development. Children themselves are a living curriculum. In this module we learn how to design curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and at the same time fun and engaging for both children and educators.
Module 07 · 40 hours
Social
In this module we explore the role of the teacher and the practical challenges faced in the classroom — the relational dynamics, the social fabric, and the inner resources needed to navigate them wisely.
Module 08 · 40 hours
Inner Work of an Individual
Development of the inner life of the teacher through biography work, artistic activities, singing, movement, and meditative practices.
Final Project
Culminating Presentation
The programme culminates in a Final Project. Each participant selects a topic of their choice and presents their work — synthesising the learning journey and contributing their own voice to the field.