Waldorf schools take a radically different approach to teaching science. This phenomenological, or “observational” approach to scientific studies allows students to participate in the entire process, observing each step with fresh eyes and an open mind. In this way, each student has her/his own personal experience with the phenomenon, and curiosity is maintained throughout the entire process as they await the unfolding of the experience and come to a meaningful understanding.
Waldorf education, the name given to schools in the United States, focuses on the development of humanity as a whole, not only individual development. Whole humans develop not only a nimble intellect but their own sense of determination to work towards the good. They also develop open hearts full of empathy and compassion for others.
One of the most interesting and engaging aspects of the third grade year in a Waldorf school is the focus on practical arts and living. The class learns about shelters from around the world, the history of farming and foods like ancient grains and natural resources that people have used for thousands of years.
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