A Child – is an individual with a specific character and peculiarities of development. Many parents know that the kid has to teach and guide, but to cope with these problems of ordinary public school? Not always. An alternative way of learning can be called a system, like the Waldorf school. What is it? How it affects the personality of the child? We will try to answer these questions in this article.
To some extent each child is like a piece of clay, able to mold anything applying to this effort. It would be to mold the clay yourself action figure? Of course not - the answer to this question is known. With children the same situation. Their talents and abilities only to some extent depend on their genetics, the greater part depends on what we put into them. Perhaps these words will not all agree, however, on the basis Adairsville children in this school like a Waldorf school. What it is a marvelous educational system, where instead of having to memorize the multiplication table, children draw and laugh? It is in a warm and friendly atmosphere child shows.
Moreover, after trying different types of activities, it is extremely difficult to find out what the student likes most and what he does have talent. Such classes are conducted by the Waldorf school. Moscow – this is the city where you can find some of the best schools Steiner.
Such a wonderful system of education invented and introduced by Austrian scientist-philosopher Rudolf Steiner. In addition, he has created this doctrine of spiritual knowledge, anthroposophy. About this science, as we'll discuss later, and now still go back to the creation of the first Waldorf school. In the spring of 1919, Steiner held a meeting with the employees of the cigarette factory “the Waldorf-Astoria” where were discussed the problems of training and education children in regular schools. Scientist announced the curriculum of Waldorf schools, which he suggests to introduce, and also spoke about antroposofiska teaching and the need for spiritual development of children. Many parents were interested in his Outlook and the prospects of opening a new, alternative educational institutions and, of course, they agreed to send their children to such a school. Immediately Emil Molt (head cigarette factory) bought the space and began building a new school. As the founder of a new pedagogy was Rudolf Steiner, a school sometimes bears the name: “Waldorf Steiner school”.
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That's What many scholars characterize the doctrine of anthroposophy. Translated from the Greek word "Sophia" – is wisdom, and "Anthropos" - man, respectively science studies the peculiarities of development of the individual in the spiritual realm. This doctrine was spun out of theosophy, and also based on the knowledge of God and contemplation of God. The only difference is that anthroposophy is based on German classical philosophy and the teachings of Goethe, F. Schiller.
It is believed that this mystical science, which can help develop in a person with magical powers. Steiner called this area of knowledge ‘jeanstou of the 20th century”, and as Goethe some time was a Mason, we can safely say that anthroposophy way or another, associated with magic and mysticism. It is on the basis of these submissions and was established Waldorf school. What is this method and why self-development that Steiner was a huge number of followers?
In the teachings of anthroposophy the human being is considered not only as a whole, but also including such components as: soul, body, and spirit. They, in turn, have their physical and psychological characteristics: the respiratory system, heart and spirit belong to the sphere of emotions, the nervous system and the brain – the intellectual(soul), metabolism and musculoskeletal system – the body. Science anthroposophy is studying how to harmonize these three areas: the person should be strong in spirit and body, and have a noble soul. It is knowledge about how to achieve this and provides a Waldorf school. What is this mystical science, and whether it is relevant to the development of children? This question can be answered, having studied the main provisions of anthroposophy more details.
In the first place in order for any child to develop, feel comfortable and able to reach their full potential, he needs to respect. He should not feel in the school wronged or ignored. Anthroposophy is investigating methods of self-development with creativity and meditation. In different towns and schools teaching methods may be slightly different, and it mainly depends on the qualifications of teachers. For example, one Waldorf school in St. Petersburg may have a bias in the learning process of creativity (drawing, singing, dancing, playing musical instruments), while the other – mentally spiritual development. Anyway, in any school Steiner children during the day, consider and creative, and labor, and soul-spiritual unit.
Special attention in the pedagogy of Waldorf schools is on the study of culture and traditions. In order that the child does not feel lonely, he should understand that all around him there is a world of very interesting and diverse. Various performances and productions performed by the children help them to feel like something more than just a student. Some Waldorf school in Saint-Petersburg can be for a child not just a school but a second family, where he will be comfortable and cozy. Especially schools like children who have no brothers and sisters. Friendly atmosphere in the school so they love that they are ready to be in school practically all day. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, the children are like, they find new friends and associates.
The Pedagogy of Steiner pays particular attention to the environment. If the child does not learn to feel one with nature, he will never be able to access its full potential. As a rule, the school a closer to nature: to the pure forest air, near a river, near mountains. The school is not much like a class, it is rather a comfortable home where you can meet a new family (class), exercise creativity and spiritual development. Even the furniture in modern Waldorf schools, as a rule, does not contain plastics and toxic substances-all natural only.
Learning in a Waldorf school is very different from classes in a regular school. A completely different program develops children's interest in learning, unsupported rivalry. No worst and best, every child is unique and talented. He does not give grades and not accountable for not knowing something. In addition, the distinctive feature of this school is the attitude of teachers to the tips. If mass school for clues and cheating blamed, here it is called help and very welcome. In any case, in adversity, the child should not feel lonely. On the contrary, in such moments the whole class and teachers support, help, explain what the child did not understand. The students formed a strong confidence that they are not alone in this huge world, there are always people who will come to the rescue, and, moreover, that child also will be happy to help anyone.
Naturally, the program in the school of Steiner has a huge number of differences from the conventional mass school. All this is due to the fact that in such schools a completely different slope, and the goals of the teachers. Children are not forced to memorize anything by heart – this is the main credo of this method of learning how Waldorf pedagogy. The pros and cons of this school discuss the many scientists, however to a common opinion so no one comes. This is because the pedagogy is a huge differences, which are contrary to the normal school programme. For example, in grades 1-2 children are not taught to read and write. Two years in the form of a game children learn letters and numbers.
In the classroom, as a rule, the children learn drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, gardening, foreign languages. Sophisticated exact Sciences, such as mathematics, in elementary school studied only in the form of a game: children hold hands and dance in a ring(circle), moving in a vertical, diagonal, square, rectangle. “having experienced these figures in themselves" disciples in the future is not difficult to draw them, divide in half to find the perimeter and area of.
In Waldorf schools a lot of attention to festivals and concerts. For each event the children and the teachers prepared speeches, sew the costumes, decorate the concert hall. It is very brings the kids, gives them the opportunity to Express themselves. Performance on stage for the shy child-is to become more relaxed and at ease.Most often, such holidays as guests of the parents and close relatives. The child, feeling the support acts on stage more confidently. That is the Waldorf school, the parents of which only the positive, beneficial effects on children and developing in them the most unexpected talents.
The Pedagogy of Steiner has become so popular in Europe and Asia that there is a need to create and preschools on the basis of this doctrine. After the usual kindergarten child who is sent to study Waldorf school, have a hard time. A learning model which he saw in a kindergarten, completely contrary to the new school: in normal preschool children already start to learn the seriousness, perseverance, letters and numbers. Waldorf kindergarten is an educational institution for preschool children based on the Steiner pedagogy. Here the kids in the game know the world, do crafts, play mothers and daughters, to the store, to the hospital. For DIY, use a variety of natural materials: stones, leaves, cones, acorns. Toys in these gardens, too, only wooden or rag.
The Main problem of common mass schools isthe issue of rudeness and cruelty of schoolchildren. Disrespect to adults, reluctance to learn – the difficulties many parents with whom they deal. School teachers in mass schools also have a hard time.
Just a friendly and warm atmosphere, can really contribute to the learning process and personal development. The gameplay, in which kids learn, develop, and learn about the world helps develop fine motor skills and speech. All these features has a Waldorf school. Moscow, a city in which a huge number of such schools, but what is most interesting is that they are not subject to the city Department of education and science. Unlike conventional schools, these schools have no Central administrative control, which means they are not connected and do not obey anyone. In steinerova schools, as a rule, no Directors, they are governed by a Board consisting of teachers and parents.
Any Waldorf school, tuition of which in European countries goes to zero, and helps develop spirituality and talents. Even the pencil case, with which the child comes to class, he makes himself with his parents.
Of Course, priverzhenka strict discipline, the school won't like. Children have almost no boundaries. If for some reason the child does not like or he already knows, he can safely go with the lesson. Virtually all of the learning process parents are involved in children's lives: help organize events, make them at home a variety of crafts and even conduct the lessons. Parents ' meetings for discussion, and that someone is able to do well, a schedule. And so, for example, on Monday one of the moms tells the children the technique of weaving products from beads, and on Tuesday – dad of one of the students teaches them to make boats from wood. Every child, regardless of whether the boy or girl attends all classes and is learning along with everyone. Who said, for example, that the boy may not knit or embroidered, and the girl should not work with wood? It's just superstition, which is in this school as a Waldorf school. Addresses and contacts of schools with steinerova pedagogy can be found on their personal sites. In addition, as a rule, a Waldorf educational institutions each year spend the open day. You can attend the event, meet with teachers and parents, to observe the educational process and to decide for themselves if such a school for your child.
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