Reclaim Early Childhood The Philosophy, Psychology and Practice of Steiner Waldorf Early Years Education

by Suggate, Sebastian; Suggate, Tamara; Bruce, Tina

• ISBN13: 9781912480104
• ISBN10: 1912480107
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-03-01
• Publisher: Hawthorn Press

Summary

This book presents a clear, deep and accessible overview of the philosophical, developmental and educational foundations of Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf education—as a dynamic, adaptable, creative process for which a profound sense of the uniqueness of each child is foundational. It demystifies Steiner as a philosopher of "freehood" and discusses the threefold human being in psychology. Child development: topics covered include the 12 senses and sensory motor development, language, and inner life. Education principles covered include imitation, purposeful activity and free play; nature; music and the arts; rhythm, structure, trust and security; observing and understanding children; self-development and reflection; comparison with other preschool approaches.

Author Biography

Sebastian Suggate Ph.D. lectures and researches at the University of Regensburg, Germany, in child development, education and educational philosophy. Tamara Suggate MSc is a psychologist and works in a Waldorf-Steiner kindergarten. Tina Bruce is the author of Learning Through Play. 

Table of Contents

Chapters

1. Education to meet the needs of the child and the times
2. The Anthroposophical Foundation demystified
3. The Anthroposophical View of the human being
4. The Twelve Senses
5. The Development of the Child
6. The Educational Principles: Educating to Freehood
7. Steiner Education in Practice
8. Challenges to and for Steiner Education