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Steiner, Rudolf - rooˈdôlf shtīnˈər, 1861–1925, German occultist and social philosopher. He was a leader in the founding of the German Theosophic Association (see theosophy). In time he abandoned theosophy and developed a distinctive philosophy which he called anthroposophy; this philosophy attempts to explain the world in terms of man's spiritual nature

9 of the Best Books and Articles on: Waldorf Approach to Education

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A Choice for Our Children: Curing the Crisis in America's Schools (Chap. 22 "A Renaissance Man: Rudolf Steiner and the Waldorf Movement") » Read Now
by Carlos A. Bonilla, Alan Bonsteel. 256 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library

...Academic approaches range from Montessori and Waldorf to humanistic...nonconformist" Waldorf and Montessori...determined never to repeat this...private school education...
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Waldorf Education in America: A Promise and Its Problems, in Re-vision » Read Now
by Ray McDermott. 9 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library

...important to raise the question of race and class stratification as an issue for Waldorf education. Waldorf is one of our most exciting alternative approaches to schooling...
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Educating for Creative Thinking: The Waldorf Approach, in Re-vision » Read Now
by Joan Almon. 8 pgs.

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...thinking in Waldorf graduates...committed to being very eclectic in my approach to education. Some friends...that this education brought them...the other approaches that...
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Modern Esoteric Spirituality (Chap. 10 "Rudolf Steiner and Anthroposophy") » Read Now
by Antoine Faivre, Jacob Needleman, Karen Voss. 418 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

...provide -- to a greater or lesser extent -- is an approach to self-knowledge separable from prior acceptance of a...in modern society with regard to religion, science...
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Rudolf Steiner as a Social Thinker, in Re-vision » Read Now
by Christopher Schaefer. 10 pgs.

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...the model. In Waldorf schools, centers for adult education and the medical...initiatives indebted to Steiners vision...law. Steiners approach to wages is so...worldwide...
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Charter for Controversy: Often Touted as a Breakthrough in 'Educational Choice,' Charter Schools Instead Are Raising Church-State Problems around the Country, in Church & State » Read Now
by Jeremy Leaming. 4 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Education, Entire Library

...breakthrough in educational choice, charter...perfect school to challenge...future. A Waldorf charter school...innovative approach to learning...religiously neutral...
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Are Rudolf Steiner's Waldorf Schools 'Non-Sectarian?', in Free Inquiry » Read Now
by Dan Dugan, Judy Daar. 4 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, Education, Entire Library

...could say that Waldorf education has a hidden...terms common to public schools...alternative solutions to educational problems, they...the existing Waldorf schools and...
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Fifty Major Thinkers on Education: From Confucius to Dewey ("Rudolf Steiner 1861-1925" begins on p. 187) » Read Now
by Joy A. Palmer, Liora Bresler, David E. Cooper. 257 pgs.

Collections: Philosophy, Education, Entire Library

In this unique work some of today's greatest educators present concise, accessible summaries of the great educators of the past. Covering a time-span from 500 BC to the early twentieth century each essay gives key biographical information, an outline of the individual's principal achievements and...
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In this unique work some of today's greatest educators present concise, accessible summaries of the great educators of the past. Covering a time-span from 500 BC to the early twentieth century each essay gives key biographical information, an outline of the individual's principal achievements and activities, an assessment of their impact and influence, a list of their major writings and suggested further reading. Together with Fifty Modern Thinkers on Education , this book provides a unique reference guide for all students of education.
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The Waldorf Method; Bethesda School Has Made Learning an Art Form, in The Washington Times » Read Now
by Gabriella Boston. 1 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...important role in Waldorf education, the teachers...dedicated effort to make arts part...Its designed to get children...Understanding Waldorf Education - Teaching...