Steiner Education in Theory & Practice

by Gilbert Childs

This is a detailed account of Rudolf Steiner's view of children, and the role education must play in their successful development. Gilbert Childs examines and explains the curriculum of Steiner-Waldorf schools, showing how their unique teaching practices take a holistic view of the child. He looks particularly at issues such as creativity, imagination, and intellect, and how the schools try to produce rounded, responsible young adults. He concludes that our approach to the education of our children is an issue of the utmost urgency for the future of our society.

Genres: Education

288 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1991

Reviews

[Cyan Wisp · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gilbert Childs takes the complex world of Rudolph Steiner's educational vision and makes it more accessible in this useful book.

Steiner education is a holistic system - taking the ideas in isolation could easily result in misunderstanding. There is a reason for everything - nothing is arbitrary. Many concepts (like loss of milk teeth = readiness to read) may sound odd but are actually well explained in this book.

If you wish to find out about Steiner/Waldorf education, this is definitely a good start.

[Selmo Alves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book thay cover steiner education in Great detail and even simplifies a good portion of it, making it an easy to read book for anyone wanting to learn and get into Steiners teachings or waldorf education.