The underlying thesis of these lectures, volume XX in the "Foundations of Waldorf Education" series, is that true education must be based on knowledge of the whole human being and that such knowledge cannot be attained without love. On this basis, Steiner presents his understanding of every aspect of child development-bodily, psychological, and spiritual. At the same time, he shows that, to prove worthy of their calling, teachers must begin a process of inner development. In Steiner's view, it is human beings who give value and meaning to the world. Modern education, however, is gradually undermining this meaning. These lectures demonstrate that education can heal that lack of meaning and restore the meaning of humankind for the world. Steiner also discusses the practical, day-to-day operation of the school. He talks about styles of teaching, teacher conferences, parent-teacher meetings, and how Waldorf education is related to the anthroposophic movement. This book, while serving as a good introduction to Steiner's ideas on education, also represents the fruits of four years experience in the Waldorf school.
Author(s): Rudolf Steiner
Publisher: Anthroposophic Press
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 224
Human Values in Education......Page 1
Contents......Page 6
Introduction......Page 7
1 The Need for Understanding the Human Being......Page 14
2 Incarnation of the Human Being in a Physical Body......Page 31
3 Walking, Speaking, Thinking......Page 54
4 The Three Stages of Childhood......Page 80
5 Teachers' Conferences in Waldorf Schools......Page 104
6 Parent-Teacher Meetings......Page 125
7 The Temperaments and the Human Organism......Page 147
8 Art & Language in Education......Page 165
9 Renewing Education......Page 181
10 Education & the Anthroposophic Movement......Page 197
The Foundations of Waldorf Education......Page 212
Index......Page 216
