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BA Honours Programme in Curative Education

!! Important Notice !!

The BA in Curative Education (BACE) is a practice-based training offered by the Camphill School Aberdeen (CSA) in partnership with Aberdeen University: it seeks to integrate theoretical teaching with practical experience in the Curative Education areas of care, education, therapeutic activities and crafts. The teaching is informed by the philosophical principles of Rudolf Steiner which adopt the view of the human being as a biological, social, psychological and spiritual entity. In its interdisciplinary character, the BACE represents a challenge to traditional concepts of professional training.

Curative Education is a multi-disciplinary professional approach concerned with the physical, emotional and spiritual well being of children and adults with special/complex needs. It encompasses care, education, craft and artistic activities and a medical, therapeutic element.

The Programme brings together some 80 students from all over the world; out of this number about 60 students live, work and learn in the CSA, supported by the strong and lively commitment to ongoing learning and development that lives in the community and provides the framework of a vibrant Learning Community. The great diversity of students who have quite different outlooks, life experiences and sets of values contributes to the richness of the experience of all who live, study and learn in the CSA.

Course structure and content

During Stage I the focus of learning is on the care and support of pupils with complex needs. You will live in family units with pupils, residents and co-workers, and gain practical care skills under the direct supervision of experienced Curative Educators. This important avenue of experiential learning aims to develop your abilities to form sensitive, empathic relationships with the children, and to acquire the skills of responsible care management through the day-to-day activities of the extended family within your designated house. This forms the basis of the first stage practice, theory teaching and assessment.

In Stage II the focus widens to the experience of and assessment in more than one area of Curative Education, for example therapeutic activities, crafts or classroom education, whilst deepening the theoretical knowledge of Curative Education.

In Stage III you will be asked to take on wider responsibilities in the Community/workplace, such as organizing leisure or cultural activities, and begin to participate in management tasks within the organisation. You will also have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and practice skill in one particular area of Curative Education and engage in relevant research activities.

During Stage IV you will continue to carry practical tasks whilst engaging in a research project.

The Application Process

The BA in Curative Education is offered in collaboration with Aberdeen University.

To apply for the BA in Curative Education you must apply to Aberdeen University directly. If you have not already done so, please read the information on this website, including the volunteer pages, and the Aberdeen University website before applying. For details on how to apply.

Alternatively you can contact Vincent D'Agostino for application information:

Vincent D'Agostino
The BACE office
Camphill School Aberdeen
Central Office
Murtle Estate
Bieldside
Aberdeen
AB15 9EP

Telephone +44 (0)1224 864242
Fax +44 (0)1224 868420
Email v.dagostino (at) crss dot org dot uk

All BACE enquries/applications must be submitted to either Norma Hart (n.m.hart (at) abdn dot ac dot uk) or Vincent D'Agostino and not to Betty Porter. If you are applying/intend to apply for the BACE and as a coworker to the Camphill School Aberdeen you must make this clear on your coworker application form to the School.

Please Note:

You need to submit two applications if you wish to be considered for the BA Programme of study.

You need to apply to:

A sponsoring community for a voluntary co-worker place (at least 6 to 12 months prior to entering the study programme)
The University of Aberdeen (University deadline for receiving completed applications is 1st February in year of entry).

Sponsoring communities

You can also apply for a co-worker place at one of the following Camphill Communities:

English Qualification

If you don't hold a Higher English qualification, you need to arrange to sit the Academic Level IELTS English Test. An overall pass of '6' is required. Further information is published on the British Council Website:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-exams-take-an-exam.htm?mtklink=corporate-homepage-take-an-exam

You should submit your IELTS test result to the University.

Allocation of places in the BA (Hons) CE programme

A joint panel from all participating communities and University will meet in early April to consider applications for voluntary work and study placements. The University will write to you following the admissions panel decision (in late April) telling you if your application for study has been successful. The BA Honours Programme in Curative Education is very popular and places are limited. A waiting list is normally operated as applications usually out-number places.

Camphill School Aberdeen as a sponsoring community >>

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