Waldorf Inspired Secrets of the Elephants Documentary Study
What's included
8 live meetings
4 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Required homework is to watch an episode of the documentary and to answer the discussion questions before class (to discuss in class).Class Experience
"But perhaps the most important lesson I learned is that there are no walls between humans and the elephants except those we put up ourselves, and that until we allow not only elephants, but all living creatures their place in the sun, we can never be whole ourselves." ~Lawrence Anthony ~Welcome to Ms. Jodi's Waldorf Classroom!~ Enter the world of Waldorf education, gifting your child with a relaxed, beautiful space to grow in analytic skills while receiving an elite private school education at home! We will study the Secrets of the Elephants documentary series together in this class. Students will be given discussion questions to fill out each week while watching the episode from the series on their own (parents must find access to this, please see parent guidance section). We will discuss the answers in class together each week. We will also read a book about elephants and create a sketch to further our study together. The class will end each week with a short journal time for students to reflect on what they learned from the elephant that week. Students will need a blank sketchpad (at least 8.5x11) and colored pencils for this class.
Learning Goals
Students will grow in their understanding of elephants and analytical skills through discussion, drawing, and journaling.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Episode One Savanna
~discussion
~further study
~sketching time
~journal prompt
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Episode One Savanna Part Two
~discussion
~further study
~sketching time
~journal prompt
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Episode Two Desert
~discussion
~further study
~sketching time
~journal prompt
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Episode Two Desert Part Two
~discussion
~further study
~sketching time
~journal prompt
35 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents must provide access to Secrets of the Elephants docuseries. There are many watch options that parents can find through a google search. We will use Epic for screenshare purposes in class. Parents do not need a subscription to Epic.
Supply List
Sketchpad (at least 8.5x11) Colored Pencils
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix
B.S. Psychology
Yale University Overcoming Dyslexia Certificate (IP)
Master's work in Counseling and Library Science
Rapid Transformational Therapy Certified
I am a Waldorf educator having worked as a school librarian and library/research subject teacher for 6 years with grades K-12 as faculty at a Waldorf school in rural Pennsylvania. I also worked as the first grade rest time teacher bringing calm and beautiful stories to this grade every day for many years. I have trained, been mentored by, and served along with some of the most experienced and dedicated Waldorf class and subject teachers in the world, some of whom have passed on and given me the greatest gift possible...to see their joy in teaching young souls. I also served as the reading coach for our school Reading Olympics team with over 40 students per year voluntarily coming to my library for an extracurricular where students were excited to read over 45 books a school year!
I have been offering comprehensive and affordable private lessons for Waldorf and other students around the world for several years. I also offer special Waldorf grades classes where students can connect with other students around the world. Our comfort with zoom now allows me to come to you no matter where in the world you may be! From day one, my students notice the improvement in their abilities and overall comprehension but parents especially note the change in their confidence. I get letters every day from parents telling me how much they see the confidence in their student improving after working with me. Each student has a unique learning style, and it’s my duty to find out what that is and adapt my lessons accordingly. Contact me today to find out how I can help you achieve your academic goals. As both a Waldorf former homeschooling mom and a teacher at a Waldorf school, I offer a unique experience to wherever your student may be-at home or at school-while needing extra lessons.
I have also taken private courses in archetypes for several years and studied the work of Carl Jung as a B.S. Psychology student. I am also a published writer in the Waldorf publication LILIPOH magazine. I lived on a Navajo reservation for several summers. I also have Masters classes in Library Science, Human Services, as well as diversity training. I ran a middle and high school library at the Waldorf school where I taught creative writing, library, and research classes for six years. I also worked in the Waldorf kindergarten and grades as an aftercare teacher.
I have also taught and tutored high school students on Outschool for over three years.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$35
weekly or $275 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
35 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-10 learners per class