EDP 630: Waldorf School Administration

Synonym:

81395 (for web registration)

Section:

A

Faculty:

Credits:

1

Seats:

20

Semester:

Spring 2012

Meeting Schedule:

Sat 2/4 (9:00AM-4:29PM)
Sat 3/3 (9:00AM-4:29PM)

Description:

Competency Area: Educational & Social Policy
Required of and restricted to third semester Waldorf Year Round students.

This course will provide an overview of Waldorf school administration with emphasis on the parent/teacher partnership, colleagueship, servant leadership and community development. Class sessions will balance practical aspects with philosophical considerations including karma and social dynamics inherent in schools. Required texts: School Renewal by Torin Finser, first two chapters of Karmic Relationships by Rudolf Steiner, and chapters 4-7 of In Search of Ethical Leadership by Torin Finser. Books should be read before the first session.