Comments on: Waldorf Education

By: Principal Donna

Principal Donna — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:39:38 +0000

Hi, Dorelle,
I am so glad you picked up on the essence of education. So many teachers get caught up in the stress and demands of educating children in this setting of No Child Left Behind that we indeed forget our calling. So sad! It has been my experience that if we do what is right for children, without teaching to the test and succumbing to such antitheses, children naturally grow and become proficient thinkers–able to figure out tests if need be. Focusing on developing a love of learning, rich story telling that helps children develop the ability to create mental pictures, and integrating the arts whereby each child develops capacities in many areas–these things will bring about happy, healthy children who are able to adapt their learning to new situations. This is what is needed to be successful in life and the 21st Century. Thank you for your comments. I would be happy to continue the conversation!

By: Principal Donna

Principal Donna — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:34:03 +0000

Hi, Thesa,
As a Waldorf teacher, you understand the healing nature of a Waldorf education for today’s children. I will be posting many links to Waldorf articles and videos by such renown Waldorf teachers as Eugene Swartz and others so that those new to this type of education can come closer to experiencing its wonders.
I just returned from the conference at Rudolf Steiner College on the Waldorf Approach in Public Schools. It was marvelous! It was very encouraging to meet so many teachers who want to bring the humanity back to educating their students.
Thanks so much for your comments.

By: Dorelle Ackermann

Dorelle Ackermann — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:04:11 +0000

Light a fire, not fill a bucket. This is so true and also so lacking in educational settings. Now how do we reignite the fire that brought us to education so we can be the spark for the child? What would reignite it for you? And who or what threw the water that put the flame out? I know the embers are still burning so reflecting on this could fan the flame.

By: TK

TK — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:57:41 +0000

What a great synopsis of Waldorf education, Principle Donna! I am a Waldorf teacher and I think you have covered the essentials of Waldorf on your web sight. Of course, if a person wants to know more, there is an amazing amount of thought and depth to this education.