"An experiment in its eighth decade, with more than sixty thousand
students attending five hundred schools worldwide, Waldorf education is
the largest and fastest growing independent, nonsectarian school
movement in the world. The more than one hundred and fifty Waldorf
schools in North America appear to be but the beginning of a rapid
growth that will almost certainly be continued by the next generation.
This volume is intended as a companion to educators and parents, both
inside and outside the Waldorf school movement, who want to explore
Steiner's intuitive and spiritual-scientific research concerning child
development and, in particular, the positive and negative forces
affecting that development in a culture that puts children at risk." --
Robert McDermott (from the foreword)
Waldorf education--an established and growing independent school
movement--continues to be shaped and inspired by Rudolf Steiner's
numerous writings and lectures on education and child development.
In Rhythms of Learning, key lectures on children and education have
been thoughtfully chosen from the vast amount of material by Steiner and
presented in a context that makes them reader-friendly and accessible.
In his many discussions and lectures, Steiner shared his vision of
education that considers the spirit, soul, and physiology in children as
they grow.
Roberto Trostli, a seasoned Waldorf teacher, has selected the works that
best illustrate the fundamentals of this unique approach. In each
chapter, Trostli explains Steiner's concepts and describes how they work
in the contemporary Waldorf classroom. We learn how the teacher-child
relationship and the Waldorf school curriculum changes as the students
progress from kindergarten through high school.
Rhythms of Learning is an excellent resource for parents who want to
understand how their child is learning. Parents will also be more
prepared to discuss their child's education with teachers, and teachers
will find it to be a valuable reference source and communication tool.
