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Warrah School's Curriculum is based upon the
Rudolf Steiner Waldorf Curriculum for mainstream children
and incorporates Steiner's indications for Curative Education. The subjects chosen
are age appropriate to stretch students to new levels of socialisation and
maturation.
The subjects of Warrah's School syllabus
embrace a definite content and are presented in an artistic way. The unit themes are carried for relatively
long intervals, covering a balance of subjects throughout a year.
Flexibility is necessary to adapt the
curriculum subjects to a particular needs and levels of ability for
individual classes.
Warrah's class groupings often span age and
ability levels. Generally, age appropriate subjects are emphasised;
however the manner in which a subject is presented and applied in practice
must be accessible in order to become a meaningful experience for the
class.
Subjects are selected not for the
curriculum's sake, but on the basis of the needs of individuals in the
class. Thus, the arts are widely utilised in a creative approach to reach
the pupil beyond any intellectual impairment.
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For example, if analytical or abstract
thought is absent, advaned subjects of mathematics or science would
obviously not be attempted. However, one can achieve much to help develop
observational faculties with natural science lessons done creatively and
through direct experience.
Similarly, in literature, history,
geography and other cultural themes, the manner in which such subjects
would be presented would largely focus upon simplified stories, drama,
poetry, movement, music and practical projects.
Individual Education Programs (I.E.P.) are
assessed and revised in consultation with parents, guardians, teachers and
therapists.
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A
more detailed explanation of Warrah School's Curriculum