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Rudolf Steiner. By Sara Siegel. Introduction. Who Steiner is What he believes about the children What he believes the education system should be like How he influence educational philosophy What his classroom looks like How I feel about him. Rudolf Steiner. Born in 1861 and died in 1925
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Rudolf Steiner By Sara Siegel
Introduction • Who Steiner is • What he believes about the children • What he believes the education system should be like • How he influence educational philosophy • What his classroom looks like • How I feel about him
Rudolf Steiner • Born in 1861 and died in 1925 • Austrian philosopher • Scientist • Artist • Waldorf schools
His Beliefs about Children • Emphasized the whole child • Believed different areas of development and learning were connected
His Belief System on Education • Educational goals for the whole child • Transformation of the spirit and soul
How He Influence Educational Philosophy • Body • Soul • Sprit
What His Classroom looked like • Environment: structured, social, hands on • Materials: art, interments, visual, barely textbooks • Teacher role: involved with the children
What I Think About Him • Yes • Teaching style • Classroom environment
Conclusion Steiner believes that children learn through how they express their self through the environment by using music and art. The teacher is there for support to help guide the children through certain activities that helps the children achieve what they need to.
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