CAR309 — Waldorf Education
Waldorf Education: Harmony and the Whole ChildWaldorf Education may be one of the least known methods explored in this text, though it is one of the largest independent school movements in the world. This chapter presents an overview of Waldorf Education, starting with a classroom visit and theoretical roots. Classroom life in the nursery-kindergarten and early primary grades are emphasized, focusing on the roles of the teacher and curriculum goals. Students are encouraged to make comparisons between their image of Waldorf classrooms and those they have observed in their communities. Connections, similarities, and differences should be made to enable students to identify elements of this method that can guide their own unique method of teaching.