Role of the Class Teacher
Online module for Primary education
For Primary teachers and homeschool providers
This online course explores the essential role of the class teacher in Steiner education and provides a foundational understanding of curriculum design. Participants will learn how to create and deliver meaningful, developmentally appropriate content, with an overview of key subjects such as mathematics and literacy.
This is a core module in both the Primary Teaching Foundation (Year 1) and Steiner Education at Home courses.
Delivered online across eight webinars
Begins 21 October 2026
No previous experience is necessary; international students are welcome.
Course Information
Course content for this module includes:
- Main Lesson Introduction
- Joy of numbers introduction – balanced skills and mathematical thinking
- Experiential literacy
- Introducing the child to the natural world
- Indigenous/local diverse culture community program
- Outdoor Education
- Importance of Festivals in Steiner education
Course Duration:Â 8 weeks
Delivery:Â One 1.5-hour online lecture delivered each week
Total Course Hours:
- 12 hours of lectures.
- Additional time for reading/assignments: 3 hours per week (recommended)
Delivery: Online | 8 weekly webinars, 1.5 hours each
Dates:Â 21 Oct – 25 Nov 2026 | Wednesday evenings from 7pm – 8.30pm (AET)
Course Fee:Â A$550.00 (incl. GST)
Course Coordinator: Doris Antivilo
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