INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Thursday, September 17, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Conference Opening
WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION – IN THE CONTEXT OF THE BEGINNING OF THE 20 CENTURY AND FACING THE CHALLENGES OF TODAY
Speaker: Philipp Reubke (IASWECE, Pedagogical Section at the Goetheanum, Switzerland)
Vilnius Waldorf School, Geležinio Vilko g. 23, Vilnius
Friday, September 18, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m
Theoretical and practical conference with scientists and educators
FREE CREATIVE PLAY: VALUE, CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES
Vilniaus mokytojų namai (Vilnius Teachers’ House), 39 Vilniaus St., Vilnius
| 9.30 – 10.00 | Registration |
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| 10.00 – 10.10 | Opening Remarks |
| 10.10 – 11.40 | Philipp Reubke (IASWECE, Pedagogical Section at the Goetheanum, Switzerland) “Waldorf Education in the Context of Contemporary Educational Science” |
| 11.40 – 12.15 | dr. Lauryna Rakickienė (Vilnius University) “What Do Children Learn When We Let Them Play?” |
| 12.15 – 12.45 | Discussion Groups |
| 12.45 – 13.30 | C o f f e e B r e a k |
| 13.30 – 14.05 | dr. Ramunė Dirvanskienė (Vilnius University) “Sensitive Periods in a Child’s Brain Development” |
| 14.05 – 14.40 | dr. Monika Skėrytė Kazlauskienė (Vilnius University) “Freedom to Play—Do Today’s Children Have It?” |
| 14.40 – 15.10 | Discussion Groups |
| 15.10 – 15.40 | C o f f e e B r e a k |
| 15.40 – 16.15 | Prof. Albertas Skurvydas (Vytautas the Great University) “Free and Risky Movement: Its Impact on a Child’s Physiological Development and Health” |
| 16.15 – 16.50 | Waldorf Educators: Rasa Ragauskaitė Driukienė, Vilma Grigienė (Vilnius kingergarden „Namelis medyje“) “Free Play in a Waldorf Preschool—Best Practices and Problem-Solving” |
| 16.50 – 17.20 | Discussion Groups |
| 17.20 – 17.30 | Closing |
Saturday, September 19, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
A Historic and Artistic Day
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD EARLY EDUCATION WITH KINDERGARTENS TEACHERS AND PARENTS OF THE BALTIC COUNTRIES
Vilnius Waldorf School, Geležinio Vilko g. 23, Vilnius
A historical exhibition on Waldorf early childhood education in Lithuania will be on display throughout the event
| 9.00 – 9.30 | Registration |
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| 9.30 – 10.00 | Opening Remarks, Singing |
| 10.00 – 11.30 | Philipp Reubke (IASWECE, Pedagogical Section at the Goetheanum, Switzerland), “100 Years of Waldorf Childhood Education: Past, Present, Future” |
| 11.30 – 12.00 | c o f f e e b r e a k |
| 12.00 – 12.45 | Practical workshops—eurythmy, singing, Rythmical and musical activities in Kindergarten |
| 12.45 – 14.00 | l u n c h b r e a k, official exhibition/booth viewing time |
| 14.00 – 15.00 | Lithuania Waldorf Educators, “33 Years of Waldorf Early Childhood Education in Lithuania: Past, Present, Future” |
| 15.00 – 15.15 | b r e a k |
| 15.15 – 16.00 | Practical workshops—eurythmy, singing, Rythmical and musical activities in Kindergarten |
| 16.00 – 16.15 | b r e a k |
| 16.15 – 17.00 | Latvia, Estonia, and Ukraine Waldorf Educators, „Waldorf Early Childhood Education in Latvia, Estonia, Ukraine: Past, Present, and Future“ |
| 17.00 – 17.15 | b r e a k |
| 17.15 – 18.15 | Festive concert |
| 18.15 – 19.15 | Festive refreshments—buffet, centennial cake |
| 19.15 – 20.00 | Folk dances |