Understanding Waldorf education – Jack Petrash

The book understanding Waldorf education, teaching from the inside out, by Jack Petrash, an experienced Waldorf teacher, offers a clear, concise and common sense overview of Waldorf education and the benefits it can offer families. A jargon-free guide for parents and educators, understanding Waldorf education explores all aspects of Steiner-Waldorf education for those with no previous experience of this uniquely educational approach.

Based on the philosophy of a three-dimensional education, Waldorf schools have been around for over ninety years and there are now over a thousand around the world, working in a variety of cultures and ethnicities. All schools have one thing in common: helping children to develop into young adults with a strong sense of self and the ability to be socially and economically responsible citizens, contributing to their world in a positive manner.

As mainstream education frequently prioritises exam results and other external markers of achievement, Waldorf education turns this inside out by putting the child first and encouraging a love of learning and an enthusiasm for school.

Understanding Waldorf education gives a common sense understanding of an education which answers modern needs and is an ideal reference for parents and teachers alike.

The understanding Waldorf education book is published by Floris Books.

Contents:

1 soft cover book, 141 pages.