School System: Waldorf / Rudolf Steiner

This is another school system or educational philosophy that might be known to some but surprisingly isn’t widely known: Waldorf Schools. It has a lot of similarities to Montessori, and is often compared directly to Montessori, but does stand alone in its ideology.
Waldorf schools, or Steiner schools as they are also called, were designed and developed by an Austrian philosopher and social reformer Rudolf Steiner at the end of the 19th, beginning of the 20th century. He was an interesting man who strongly believed in science and spirituality. While you may not agree with his personal beliefs and ideologies, his educational ideas were great and have stood the test of time. (I personally do not believe in his personal beliefs and ideologies, but I am thankful for his educational philosophies.) Steiner believed in a unity of spirit, soul, and body. Waldorf schools reflect that in their common theme of heart, head, and hands.
The arts are integrated into every lesson and assignment in a Waldorf classroom. This is exciting to me! I love the arts and think they are so important in education. And you can’t talk about the arts with Waldorf schools without talking about "eurythmy". This is integral to the core subjects. Eurythmy was created by Steiner and is a performance art. It is a Greek word which means “harmonious rhythm”. It attempts to make visible the tone and feeling of music and speech. Eurythmy helps to develop concentration, self-discipline, and a sense of beauty and the lessons follow the themes of the curriculum, exploring rhyme, meter, story, and geometric forms. It might sound a little weird but it is beautiful to watch and amazing to see how it aids the educational retention of the students.
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[@VishalGupta-pb8nq]

It was really informative video and nice to here about such a unique concept developed a decade ago.

[@s228-MOT]

Its crazy I'm 35 have 4 children and my eldest is 16 and I never knew of the types of education styles or systems available...I don't agree with the school system that the local authority schools adhere to...it doesn't seem to be directed at the child and their strengths, but more of ticking boxes to ensure a business is working efficiently....it blows my mind

[@3lli0]

Hi. Would you be able to do a video comparing Waldorf and Montessori? I find your videos are really informative

[@LearningLifeMB]

Let me have a look and see what I can do for you :)

[@3lli0]

@@LearningLifeMB thank you. I want to go into teaching and I want to learn more about the different styles to. I think Montessori and Waldorf are my favourite ones.

[@thebluedot4728]

I like Waldorf the bestttt