The Essentials of Education (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162595375)

""The Essentials of Education"" is a book written by Rudolf Steiner, a philosopher, and founder of the Waldorf education system. The book is a comprehensive guide to Steiner's educational philosophy and methods, which are based on a holistic approach to learning that emphasizes the development of the whole child - body, mind, and spirit. Steiner's educational philosophy is grounded in the belief that education should be tailored to the individual needs of each child, and that the purpose of education is to help children develop their unique potential and become well-rounded, creative, and responsible adults. The book covers a wide range of topics related to education, including child development, the role of the teacher, the curriculum, and the importance of art and creativity in education. Steiner also discusses the importance of fostering a sense of community and social responsibility in children, and provides practical advice for parents and educators on how to create a supportive and nurturing learning environment. Overall, ""The Essentials of Education"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Steiner's educational philosophy and methods, and provides a comprehensive overview of his approach to education.1924. This is a collection of five lectures delivered during the Educational Conference at the Waldorf School, Stuttgart, in April 1924. In these lectures, Steiner answers a problem that must sorely oppress every educationist today, the problem of the right form of training for teachers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rudolf Steiner
ISBN-10: 116259537X
ISBN-13: 9781162595375
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 84
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.17d