Understanding Waldorf Education: Teaching from the Inside Out - Softcover

Petrash, Jack

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0876592469 ISBN 13: 9780876592465

Publisher: Gryphon House, 2002

Synopsis

Written by a teacher with more than 25 years of experience, this book offers a jargon-free view of Waldorf education and its philosophy of the importance of a three-dimensional education. Through learning experiences that involve all of the senses, children use a variety of intelligences to develop thought, feeling, and intentional, purposeful activity. Whether you're Waldorf parent or teacher, or you just want to learn more about these innovative educational concepts, this book contains important ideas on learning that you can apply today.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Since their inception over 80 years ago, Waldorf Schools have offered a much-needed model for educational reform. Understanding Waldorf Education: Teaching from the Inside Out, provides a compelling, clearly written picture of the key components of a Waldorf Education. Through the insights and reflections of one of America's most experienced Waldorf class teachers, we are given a clear, common sense understanding of this uncommon education.

From the Back Cover:

Written by a teacher with more than 25 years of experience, this book offers a jargon-free view of Waldorf education and its philosophy of the importance of a three-dimensional education. Whether you're a Waldorf parent or teacher, or you just want to learn more about these innovative educational concepts, this book contains important ideas on learning that you can apply today.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gryphon House
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0876592469
• ISBN 13: 9780876592465
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192