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1. Introduction
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Welcome (4:45)
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Course Objectives
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Prologue: Waldorf Curriculum Tapestry
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Introducing the Textbook (6:43)
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Divide and Conquer: Making the Textbook More Manageable
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Question Authority for the Good of the World
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Changes to the Steiner-Waldorf Curriculum
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Quick Start: How Can I Use This Course?
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About your Instructor
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Quiz
2. The Steiner-Waldorf Curriculum: A Curriculum Based on Child Development and Ramifications
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Quick Start: The Steiner-Waldorf Subject Curriculum (10:41)
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The Four-Fold Human Being
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The Three Stages of Child Development
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The Milestones in the Authority Stage
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Three Periods in the Authority Stage
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Main Lesson Curriculum: Active Period (Grades 1-3)
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Main Lesson Curriculum: Descriptive Period (Grades 4-6)
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Main Lesson Curriculum: Explanatory Period (Grades 7-8)
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Ramification 1: Economy in Teaching (Soul Economy) (10:46)
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Ramification 2: Moral Education: The Three Virtues
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Ramification 3: The Steiner-Waldorf Main Lesson Curriculum Supports Four Types of Education
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Ramification 4: How to Teach in Alignment with Child Development
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Ramification 5: The Roadmap to Literacy Books Fit into the Steiner-Waldorf Curriculum
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Ramification 6: What to Do If You Have Students Who are Not Reading at Grade Level
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Conclusion
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Quiz
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3. The 17 Aspects of Language Arts
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Quick Start: Introduction to the 17 Aspects of Language Arts
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What about the Phases of Learning to Read and Spell?
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1. Storytelling
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2. Reading
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3. Research Skills
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4. Notetaking
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5. Outlining
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6. Compositions
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7. Essays
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8. Reports
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9. Creative Writing
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10. Correspondence
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11. Vocabulary
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12. Handwriting
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13. Spelling
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14. Speech
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15. Grammar
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16. Literary Terms and Analysis
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17. Morphology
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Relevance
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Quiz
4. Grammar
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Quick Start: Grammar
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The Section 4 Protocol for Teaching Grammar
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Lesson 9 Direct Objects: A Sample Lesson on Teaching Direct Objects)
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Sample Grammar Rules Book Entry
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Sample Puzzle
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Sample Definition
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Sample Examples
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Sample Sentence Diagramming (Sentence Houses)
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Sample Practice Activities as Part of Initial Introduction
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Sample Grammar in Context: Mentor Sentences
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Sample Grammar in Context: Mentor Texts
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Assessment
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How to Help Struggling Students
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Relevance
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5. The Subject Blocks
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6. Basic Scheduling: 17 Aspects of Language Arts in Six Curriculum Blocks
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Quick Start
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The 17 Aspects of Language Arts across the Subject Blocks
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How Many Weeks of Main Lesson Subjects per Year
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Sample Main Lesson Archetype for English Blocks
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Academic Practice Classes and Practice Blocks
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Which Aspects of Language Arts to Schedule in Each Block
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Sacred Nothings that Pertain to Scheduling
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Quick Reference: Two Spreadsheets to Help You Navigate The Textbook
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Quiz
7. Advanced Scheduling: Macro-Curriculum Planning
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Quick Start
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Macro-Curriculum Planning
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Using Home Surroundings Grades 1-3 to Introduce New Subjects Grades 4-6
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Using Storytelling to Plant Seeds in Grades 4-8
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Macro-Curriculum Planning in English Blocks
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Macro-Curriculum Planning in History Blocks
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Macro-Curriculum Planning in Geography Blocks
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Macro-Curriculum Planning in Natural Science Blocks
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Macro-Curriculum Planning in Science Blocks
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Macro-Curriculum Planning in Math Blocks
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Example: The Battle of Marathon
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8. Assessment
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Quick Start: Benchmarks
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Steiner's Indications
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Informal Assessment: Class Participation and Assignment
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Teacher-Made Assessments: Quizzes and Tests
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Assessments Created by Educational Testing Groups (Reading Fluency)
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How to Use Assessment Results to Improve Your Teaching
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Giving Feedback to Students after Assessment
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Teaching Students Good Study Skills
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Grading
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Bold Innovation: Reinstate a Final Exam for Skills at the End of the Year
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Relevance
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Quiz
9. Ways to Use Continuing the Journey to Literacy
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Quick Start: Overview of Ways to Use Continuing the Journey to Literacy
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1. Comprehensive Curriculum: Language Arts and Main Lesson Blocks Grades 4-8
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2. Complete Language Arts Curriculum Grades 4-8
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3. Partial Language Arts Curriculum Grades 4-8
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4. Complete Waldorf Main Lesson Subject Curriculum Grades 4-8
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5. Partial Waldorf Main Lesson Subject Curriculum Grades 4-8
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6. Introduction to Steiner-Waldorf Education Grades 1-8
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7. Professional Development
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8. Credentialing and School Inspections
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9. Textbook for Teacher Training
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Conclusion
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Quiz
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10. Professional Development: Material for Faculty Study or Book Study
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Introduction
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Discussion Topic 0: Why Do We Do What We Do?
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Discussion Topic 1: Which period of child development does 6th grade belong to?
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Discussion Topic 2: Bold Innovation: Academic Practice Classes and Practice Blocks
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Discussion Topic 3: How to Restore Diversity and Inclusivity through Storytelling
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Discussion Topic 4a: Economy in Teaching (Introduction)
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Discussion 4b: Economy in Teaching (Macro-Curriculum Planning)
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Discussion Topic 4c: Economy in Teaching (Planting Seeds)
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Discussion 5: The Waldorf Curriculum Tapestry
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Discussion Topic 6: Using Home Surroundings Grades 1-3 to Introduce New Subjects Grades 4-6 (Macro-Curriculum Planning)
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Discussion Topic 7: Yearly Class Plays
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Discussion Topic 8: Typing/Keyboarding
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Discussion Topic 9: Using Assessment to Bring Consciousness to the Efficacy of Waldorf Pedagogy
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Discussion Topic 10: Grades
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Discussion Topic 11: Bold Innovation: Using Final Exams for Skills
11. Resources
12. Conclusion
