We train dedicated
teachers through
accredited programmes
Creative Modes of Learning and Teaching in our Education Programmes
Grounded in the Steiner Waldorf approach,
the CCE is inspired by diverse educational approaches including:
Reggio Emilia approach; Philosophy with Children.
An Imaginative approach
to develop student-teachers’ imaginations so that they are able to extend children’s naturally alive imagination into imaginative learning in the natural and social sciences, in literacy and mathematics – allowing them to relate well to these subjects, and experience learning to be meaningful.
An Arts-based approach
to provide depth of experience in learning, brought about by inventiveness, experiences of beauty and human expressiveness through the use of arts-based approaches to teaching and learning. CCE seeks to develop the artistic competencies of all student-teachers through diverse modes of art pedagogies (visual arts, performing arts, literary arts)
An Active Learning approach
to mediate student-teachers’ learning in a range of educational methodologies and theories (for example enquiry-based, reflective practices and experiential learning). This approach fosters active participation and collaborative engagement in order to develop personal responsibility for individual learning.
Our Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Degree in Foundation Phase Teaching is a full time four year programme.
Through creative education this fully CHE accredited degree equips graduates through arts based, inquiry based and active-learning approach.
The Level 5 Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education, accredited by the CHE, is an entry to professional practice in the field of early learning (birth to five) and to further study in education. Grounded in the Steiner Waldorf Kindergarten approach the training incorporates a holistic approach to child growth, learning and development and includes practical instruction in music, movement and crafts.
The FET Certificate in Early Childhood Development (Level 4) is an accessible and practice-based occupational training for practitioners in the field of early childhood (birth to five). The course, accredited by the ETDP SETA, is grounded in the Steiner Waldorf kindergarten approach and includes practical courses in communication, music, movement and crafts. The certificate provides a pathway into further study at Level 5.
The Level 8 Bachelor of Arts (Dance) programme at CCE is a professional performance and pedagogy training for teachers of Eurythmy in the Steiner Waldorf tradition. Accredited by both the South African Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the Switzerland-based international Eurythmy training body the course equips graduates for work in a range of applications of this educational, therapeutic and artistic modality.
