Master Program in Waldorf Education

Our Aims

To facilitate the self-renewal of Waldorf teachers
To foster reflections on, and innovations of, Waldorf pedagogy
To cultivate the development of Waldorf research community
To enhance dialogue between the Waldorf community and the mainstream society

Master Program Established for Waldorf Educators

The establishment of our Master Program is intended to meet the needs of contemporary Waldorf teachers for professional and personal growth on the one hand, and to respond to the urgent call of our time for self-awareness and actions for sustainable development on the other hand. Our students will be engaged in research projects independently or collaboratively in order to study the nature of human beings, to deepen the art of teaching, to reflect upon practical experiences, and to meet the challenges of our times. We provide an academic platform where teachers can develop through cooperative learning, dialogues and reflections, along with individual research inquiries.

Collaboration between Taiwanese and German Institutions　

The body of faculty consists of outstanding professors from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan and the Freie Hochshule Stuttgart.

International and Bilingual Learning Environment

All courses will be taught in English (with Chinese oral translation when necessary) or in Chinese. The diversity of the composition of the student body will constitute a rich and heterogeneous cultural environment for all to learn from one another. It is particularly beneficial for those who are interested in the Chinese/Taiwanese language and culture to come to study in such a culturally nourishing environment. The program will enroll students every other year.

master110

Teacher-friendly Schedule for Part-time Graduate Study

Students of this three-year Master Program meet on campus during certain weekends and in the summer time for three weeks in July or August and in the winter time for one week during a period in January or February, accompanied by homework assignments, projects and conferences.

Curriculum Objectives and Modules

The program aims at providing students with learning opportunities：

·To gain an awareness and abilities to address pedagogical challenges in the era of globalization and digitalization.

·To cultivate capabilities of artistry, self-reflection, and self-education.

·To acquire methods of conducting independent inquiry and research, along with developing the necessary insights and creativity to initiate changes.

Modules	Credits
Self-education in Relation to the World	12
Methods in Education Research	5
Project Learning	7
Master Thesis	4
Total	28

Curriculum Structure

Module	Subject	Credits	Duration
1^st year
Self-education in Relation to the World	Inquiry into Education and Anthropology	3	2023 Jul. or Aug.
Self-education in Relation to the World	Theory of Knowledge and Learning	3	2023 Jul. or Aug.
Methods in Education Research	Qualitative Research Method	2	2024 Jan.or Feb.
2^nd year
Methods in Education Research	Quantitative Research Method	3	2024 Jul. or Aug.
Self-education in Relation to the World	Nature and Economy in the Globalized World	3	2024 Jul. or Aug.
Project Learning	Exercise of Research Project	2	2025 Jan. or Feb.
3^rd year
Self-education in Relation to the World	Culture and Society	3	2025 Jul. or Aug.
Project Learning	Preliminary Research Project on Waldorf Education	3	2025 Jul. or Aug.
Project Learning	Master’s Colloquium	2	2026 Jan. or Feb.
Master Thesis		4
Total		28

Admission Criteria

˙Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent level of studies

˙At least two years of working experience in education.

˙The periods of time that count for working experience in education can be accumulated.

˙Appropriate level of English proficiency. 【TOEFL (iBT60), TOEIC(650), IELTS(5.0)】

˙Any Chinese proficiency certifications or a statement specifying your proficiency in the Chinese language.

For more Information, international students please read Application Guidelines for International Students(2023)

Overseas Chinese students and students from Hong Kong and Macau please read 僑生及港澳生單獨招生簡章(2023)
*2023 Online Application: Nov.28-Dec.26, 2022

Application Timetable for International Students

Events	Time
Release of Application Guidelines for International Students	Nov. 4, 2022
Online Application	Nov. 28 – Dec. 26, 2022
Online Interviews	Feb. 11, 2023
Admission Announcement	Feb. 24, 2023
Program Begin	Jul. , 2023