Adventures in Steiner Education: An Introduction to the Waldorf ApproachAn internationally acknowledged authority in Steiner education, Brien Masters has worked for decades as a teacher in both public and Waldorf schools, and has served as a teacher trainer, consultant, writer and lecturer. In Adventures in Steiner Education, he draws on his rich and varied experience to paint a vivid picture of Waldorf education in practice. Spicing the text with many personal stories and anecdotes, he brings to life the theory behind this increasingly popular educational approach, from the early years through to the Lower and Upper Schools. This lively book serves not only as an informative and entertaining introduction, but also as a helpful refresher course for those seeking to become fully acquainted with the basic principles of Steiner Education. |
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Contents
Between Zeal and Scepticism | 3 |
Life Forces | 18 |
Behind the Scenes of Adolescence | 27 |
Individuality | 33 |
The Threefold Organization of the School | 39 |
A Forgetting | 47 |
Imitation | 56 |
Will | 62 |
Etheric vs Astral | 98 |
Narrative in Class 2 | 109 |
the Astral Forces | 137 |
Discovering the World | 158 |
of Adolescence | 173 |
The Wider Significance of the Arts | 185 |
Universality | 191 |
Stepping into Life | 201 |
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