Waldorf EducationWisdom of The Human Being

Rudolf SteinerBorn 1861 Kraljevec, Ausrtia March 30, 1925Steiner grew up in several of the small villages in Lower AustriaHis modern schooling was at Wiener NeustadtHe received his first degree in mathematics, chemistry and natural science at the Technical UniversityRespected as a scientist and a thinkerEdited Goethes scientific works

GoethaenumHouse of Humanity In 1913, Steiner had opened his Goethaenum, The Center of the Anthroposophical SocietyFirst was destroyed due to arson

Waldorf Astoria Cigarette Factory1919 Emil MoltWanted his employees children to receive a different educationDue to the war, Emil Molt knew change would be inevitableHe asked Rudolf Steiner to found a school

Die Frei WaldorfschuleRudolf Steiner accepted Emil Molts offer to form a different education It was to be open to all children regardless of wealthTo be a place where teachers and students were equalsIt was to be free of political control

Anthroposophy Steiner PhilosophyHeredity, Environment and The SelfSpirit, Soul and BodyViewing the human being Stages of Life

"The need for imagination, a sense of truth and a feeling of responsibility these are the three forces which are the very nerve of education.

Rudolf Steiner

Science, Art, Math, History, Hand Work, Eurthym, Music All are part of a Waldorf Education

Todays Waldorf Schools

In the Class RoomThe TeachersFrom 1st grade till 8th gradeReading and RightingWhat grade it beginsColoring and Decorating the Rooms The reason for different colors

Learning Blocks What is incorporated into a Learning BlockMain lessonSongs, PlaysMythology, religionEurthmyOlympics, circus, games with little competitionLanguageGermanHand Work and ArtCrocheting, shade drawingWoodland walks (Nature walks)Climbing, playing, building, searchingField TripsLocal Farms, Germany, Spain, New YorkReading, Math, Science, History

ResearchJack Petrass: Understanding Waldorf Education;Teaching From the Inside OutScientist of the Invisible Rudolf Steiner, Biography by A.P ShepherdUnited Child Development and Curriculum in Waldorf Education; States Department of Education, Educational Resoures Information Center

www.steinercollege.org/rs.html

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**Non-denominational, was a process of metamorphosis, builders worked side by side in peace. Art from filled with soul and spirit. First building created as aliving being*Social Initiative After WW1Sought out Steiner to create an Educational Plan

*Stressed the spiritual essence of the human being.*The teacher tells the story not reads it. Morals*Agriculture compost, bartering from selling muffins.Main lesson, 2hrs ending with rhythmic activity. clap stamp etc. , rhymes and songs. Thy are fox to horses in play.