International Campus Waldorf 2026
Waldorf methods: How future-proof are they?
10.08.2026
Since its beginnings, Waldorf education has understood itself as a “school of methods.” But which methodological tools shape its educational practice—and what significance might they have for the education of the future? These questions are the focus of the “International Campus Waldorf” (ICW) 2026 under the title “Waldorf Tools – What are they? How do we use them? Why do we use them?”. From September 22 to December 8, 2026, Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences in Alfter near Bonn invites participants to the sixth edition of the international online lecture series.
The twelve lectures highlight various methods of Waldorf education: from fundamental educational approaches such as the importance of imagination and child observation, to the design of individual subject areas such as art, crafts, mathematics, history, chemistry, foreign languages, and theatre, as well as current issues such as assessment and educational work in different social contexts. International scholars and practitioners of Waldorf education from Germany, Sweden, Canada, Hungary, and the USA will present their perspectives, explain concrete applications, and discuss how Waldorf educational methods can be understood today, further developed, and critically reflected upon.
“Waldorf education has a great variety of methods that constitute its distinctive educational practice. At the same time, the question arises as to how these approaches can be understood, applied, and further developed today,” explains Prof. Dr. Jost Schieren, initiator of the ICW and Professor of School Education with a focus on Waldorf education at Alanus University. “The International Campus Waldorf aims to make these methodological elements visible while also creating space for critical engagement: What are these methods? Why do we use them? And what relevance do they have for the education of tomorrow?”
Since 2021, the International Campus Waldorf has brought together international perspectives on current issues in Waldorf education. The free online lecture series is aimed at students, teachers, parents, and anyone interested in exploring the foundations, challenges, and development opportunities of Waldorf education.
The lectures take place every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. (CEST/CET) and are offered in English via Zoom. The recordings will subsequently be available on the International Campus Waldorf website.
Event details:
International Campus Waldorf 2026
“Waldorf Tools – What are they? How do we use them? Why do we use them?”
September to December 8, 2026
Every Tuesday, 7:30–9:00 p.m. (CEST/CET)
Language: English
Participation: Free via Zoom
Registration via the English-language ICW website:
https://www.international-campus-waldorf.com
Contact for press inquiries:
+49 (0)2222 9321-1944
presse@alanus.edu
International Campus Waldorf
Programme overview
- 22.09. The power of imagination
– Jost Schieren, Alanus University / Germany - 29.09. Key Waldorf methods: example of art study
– Martyn Rawson, Alanus University / Germany - 06.10. The method of child observation
– Christoph Wiechert, Alanus University / Germany - 13.10. Teaching crafts – A survey of how aims, assumption, methods and
work-tasks cohere – Ruhi Tyson, Stockholm University / Sweden - 20.10. Patterns, numbers and operations – Waldorf beauty and Waldorf biases
– Uta Stolz, stolz LERNEN / Germany - 27.10. The Importance of Drama in Waldorf Education
– Robyn Steven, Toronto Waldorf School / Canada - 03.11. Class Teachers as a key Waldorf ˈTool’
– Dirk Rohde, Alanus University / Germany - 10.11. Future oriented upper school history teaching
– Ágnes Balassa, Solymár Waldorf Teacher Training / Hungary - 17.11. Teaching chemistry through a phenomenological approach
– Ákos Kökény, Solymár Waldorf Teacher Training / Hungary - 24.11. Meaningful experiences in world language learning and teaching
– Kavita Desai, Freie Waldorfschule Freiburg-Wiehre / Germany - 01.12. Using key Waldorf tools in working with children from marginalized communities
– Ida Oberman, Alanus University / Germany & Amy Gaerlan, Independent Researcher / USA - 08.12. Assessment for learning: human values
– Sven Saar, The Modern Teacher: Education as Art / UK
