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Erziehungskunst

St Michael Steiner School will host the annual teachers' preparation conference form July 15th to July 18th in the UK.

International participants are welcome at this online course with two sessions on painting with grades one to six by Van James.

Reynand Fenolan Dumala-on,

PhD student researcher looking for a school to conduct research on science eduation at Waldorf Schools. In return he's offering to volunteer at the school.

Article describing the rise of actual pathological symptoms in the phase of puberty and adolescence. The author portrays the lack of future perspective that his patients experience. In widening the scope to the cultural situation of the past two…

From October 25th to the 27th the European Network of Steiner Waldorf Parents is hosting its annual conference at the Zagreb Waldorf School.

The World Social Initiative Forum (WSIF) in partnership with the East African Association (EAA) and the Rudolf Steiner School Mbagathi, Nairobi, invite you to explore the African understanding of Utu (Ubuntu) (humanness) and Ukama (relatedness) and…

The Anthroposophical Society in America is hosting a Workshop geared towards early childhood educators and grades one to three teachers on February 23rd to the 24th.

Five days of art, science, crafts, games and stories: Every year Waldorf Modern, the largest Teacher Education centre in the UK, opens its spring residential to teachers, parents and other interested guests.

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Steiner, the know-it-all: this is how it may appear from today's perspective. But first you should see that he actually — quite the opposite — started out extremely narrow and focused: his early works, from Truth and Science to The Philosophy of…

A more than one hundred year old impulse with modern and innovative ideas - that is Waldorf education today. What began in 1919 with the first school in Stuttgart is now evident worldwide in new initiatives, ideas and concepts. There are many…

Our author went in search of the people who not only supply Waldorf institutions with wax blocks, chalk, modeling wax and watercolours. His path led him to the Stockmar company in Kaltenkirchen, around 40 kilometers north of Hamburg.

What do didactics, pedagogy and schools have to achieve today when artificial intelligence is able to take over most of the cognitive aspects? Our author looks at the history of Western education and the essential value of being touched.

In recent years, youths have had an interesting experience as part of Fridays for Future: they are seen and heard when they hit the streets and, when they are not stuck on the streets, they even receive encouragement from the public. Nobody expects…

«We can use everything! All your skills — your professions, your hobbies, your private passions!» In the past, I have asked fathers, mothers and other legal guardians to participate in the information evening for new parents at the Waldorf School.

Pupils at a Hamburg Waldorf school immerse themselves in Russian lessons. In doing so, they not only discover a new language, but also valuable lessons about tolerance and respect. Our author explains how learning a language can become a commitment…

As part of his year project, 17-year-old Waldorf pupil Ilian Rosenbruch launched a weather balloon he had built himself into the stratosphere to explore the secrets of the weather. However, the launch brings more challenges than expected: official…

Platzhalter

Steiner, the know-it-all: this is how it may appear from today's perspective. But first you should see that he actually — quite the opposite — started out extremely narrow and focused: his early works, from Truth and Science to The Philosophy of…

A more than one hundred year old impulse with modern and innovative ideas - that is Waldorf education today. What began in 1919 with the first school in Stuttgart is now evident worldwide in new initiatives, ideas and concepts. There are many…

Our author went in search of the people who not only supply Waldorf institutions with wax blocks, chalk, modeling wax and watercolours. His path led him to the Stockmar company in Kaltenkirchen, around 40 kilometers north of Hamburg.

What do didactics, pedagogy and schools have to achieve today when artificial intelligence is able to take over most of the cognitive aspects? Our author looks at the history of Western education and the essential value of being touched.

Some characteristics of Waldorf schools are generally known: for example, that craftsmanship and art play a major role; that grades are not awarded or are only awarded late; that the children are taught by the same class teacher for many years; that…

Former Waldorf teacher and media educator Edwin Hübner has written a book about ChatGPT. In an interview with our editor Anne Brockmann, he calls AI a potential source of freedom, explains why it is important to be able to stand in awe before a tree…

Why is the class eight play part of the Waldorf curriculum? Our author, a teacher, explains based on the example of Michael Ende's Momo which she performed with her class, which processes are tiggered by such a large stage project and how they enable…

Managing Director Christian Boettger and Board Member Stefan Grosse believe that the campaign is good and important, but that it alone will not be enough to secure the future of Waldorf schools. They say: «If you want to be well received on the…

Rudolf Steiner's writings are not easy to read, partly because around one hundred years have passed since their publication. Nevertheless, they are full of fascinating, but also challenging thoughts. In his small book Nachgefragt Anthroposophie,…

Julia and Lisa Hermes met Christian Boettger through a book called «Out There», in which they wrote impressively and movingly about a four-year journey starting in 2017. They were 26 and 27 years old at the start of the journey, which took them via…

As one of the oldest crafts in the world, basket weaving is an integral part of the ninth grade curriculum. However, tradition alone is not enough to justify its existence. In her article, our author Hiltrud Kamolz explains how adolescents come into…

Yes, but we also notice in our practice that construction today is often perceived as a great burden. Sometimes you get the feeling - and this doesn't just apply to Waldorf schools - that it would be better to think about this process from the other…

The vividly designed Waldorf school buildings of the 1960s, 70s and 80s are generally synonymous with anthroposophical architecture – at least in Germany. However, Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) did not design or build a single Waldorf school during his…

As reported in the Erziehungskunst (October 2021, Ein neuer Ansatz für Lehrplanentwicklung, May 2023, Waldorflehrpläne neu denken), Waldorf UK has been working with Martyn Rawson and others on a new digital tool for teachers in planning and reviewing…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is understood today as a neuro-developmental disorder (which means that it is a congenital and chronic disorder) and is one of the most common and also the most complex modern disorders in the fields of…

There are neurotypical and neurodivergent children, who in addition to different interests, talents and learning styles can also have very different needs. Since teachers also have to differentiate in certain ways in lessons for pupils with autism,…

Waldorf schools have long since arrived at the centre of society – even though Waldorf education has been the subject of criticism, especially since the coronavirus crisis. The accusation: mumbo-jumbo and indoctrination. That this does not…

Waldorf student Leana was born a biological boy 18 years ago, but has felt like a girl for as long as she can remember. Here, our author tells about her experiences as a trans person and calls for support from the school.

This article is actually superfluous. It would perhaps only take one paragraph to deal with the topic of gender-sensitive schools: «Teachers should accept our chosen personal pronouns and make individual arrangements with the pupils for everyday life…

How can Waldorf education fulfil its central task for the future and become an open gateway for pupils in our uncertain present and future? In the last part of a three-part series, Walter Riethmüller argues in favour of a critical revision of the…

Waldorf World

The International Forum for Steiner/Waldorf Education is responsible for the quality of Waldorf education in pedagogy, social structures of the establishments and social relevance. It addresses present challenges and opportunities and incorporates them in the worldwide demands on Waldorf kindergartens and schools. It ensures mutual awareness and cooperation, creates the main characteristics of Waldorf education and represents the worldwide Waldorf educational movement.

The Educational Section is a department of the school of spiritual science at the Goetheanum. Its job is educational research and further development of anthroposophically inspired pedagogy. One of the main aims of the Section is to stimulate a renewal of education from its original sources by supporting and liaising with educators at Waldorf and Rudolf Steiner schools and other similar institutions worldwide.

The European Council for Steiner Waldorf Education is an international European non-profit organization. It consists of 27 national Steiner Waldorf school associations, representing 775 Steiner Waldorf schools across 28 European countries. Its mission is to support genuine Steiner Waldorf education and promote freedom in education in Europe.

IASWECE’s mission is to protect and nurture childhood from birth to age seven through Steiner-Waldorf early childhood education. The organization is committed to continuously grow the understanding of what is needed through shared insights of colleagues from diverse cultural settings and by listening to the questions of our time. It aims to contribute to the ongoing enrichment of Steiner Waldorf early childhood practice in the world through fostering training, mentoring and country collaboration and protecting the quality it stands for.

Since 1976 the Friends of Waldorf Education promote Waldorf education around the globe. Thus far more than 830 Waldorf initiatives worldwide have been supported. Each year 1,800 young people commit to voluntary service and thanks to the worldwide student campaign WOW-Day, children are enabled to go to school. 100 percent of a ll donations are forwarded. Furthermore, the emergency education program conducts urgently needed rehabilitation campaigns in many conflict areas.

AWSNA's mission is to support schools through collaborative regional work, professional and resource development, accreditation, community outreach, and advocacy. The Association’s work is based on four core values. These values are:
• Evoke and develop Quality and Integrity in everything we attempt and achieve
• Promote Strength and Resourcefulness in every school community
• Foster, encourage, and support inspired Leadership and Colleagueship
• Work towards conscious and collaborative human Community and Relationships

Steiner Education Australia is the not for profit national association/peak body representing over 50 Steiner/Waldorf schools and 20 Associate members, providing a national voice to promote and support Steiner education. Steiner Education Australia has developed the Australia Steiner Curriculum Framework (ASCF), a government recognised alternate curriculum, which meets the standards of the Australian National Curriculum.

Based on an anthroposophical understanding of human development, WECAN is committed to protecting and nurturing childhood as a foundation for renewing human culture. WECAN hosts conferences and meetings of educators, develops collaborative working groups around issues of concern, publishes and shares a wide variety of books and other resources, and supports the quality of Waldorf early childhood education and teacher education in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. WECAN also partners with other organizations working to support healthy child development and is a member of IASWECE.

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