Waldorf education

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:philosophy
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Steiner_education
gptkbp:annualEvent gptkb:Waldorf_100_(centenary_celebration_in_2019)
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Steiner_schools
gptkb:Waldorf_curriculum
gptkb:Waldorf_schools
gptkbp:criticizedFor esoteric influences
lack of emphasis on science
limited technology use
gptkbp:curriculumIncludes child development stages
gptkbp:earlyChildhoodEducation play-based
gptkbp:emphasizes creativity
imagination
artistic expression
holistic development
gptkbp:firstSchoolLocation gptkb:Stuttgart,_Germany
gptkbp:firstSchoolOpened 1919
gptkbp:focusesOn social responsibility
moral development
practical skills
gptkbp:foundedBy gptkb:Rudolf_Steiner
gptkbp:globalKindergartens over 2,000
gptkbp:globalSchools over 1,000
gptkbp:governingBody gptkb:International_Forum_for_Steiner/Waldorf_Education_(Hague_Circle)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Waldorf education
gptkbp:influenced alternative education movements
gptkbp:influencedBy anthroposophy
gptkbp:languageOfInstruction varies by country
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Waldorf-Astoria_cigarette_factory
gptkbp:notableAlumni gptkb:Tilda_Swinton
gptkb:Jennifer_Aniston
gptkb:Sandra_Bullock
gptkb:Kenneth_Chenault
gptkbp:parentOrganization gptkb:Association_of_Waldorf_Schools_of_North_America_(AWSNA)
gptkb:European_Council_for_Steiner_Waldorf_Education_(ECSWE)
gptkb:Steiner_Waldorf_Schools_Fellowship_(UK)
gptkbp:presentIn over 60
gptkbp:prohibits standardized testing
early academic instruction
use of electronic media in early years
gptkbp:schoolStructure grades 1-12
gptkbp:teacherOf guides rather than lecturers
gptkbp:teaches gptkb:music
gptkb:storytelling
gptkb:Eurythmy
movement
handwork
main lesson blocks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rudolf_Steiner
gptkb:International_Forum_for_Steiner/Waldorf_Education
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4