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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