THE ROLE OF STORIES IN WALDORF EDUCATION: MEANING, PRINCIPLES AND METHOD

Autori

  • Gilad Goldshmidt PhD, David Yellin College of Education, Jerusalem, Israel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejae.v7i2.4489

Parole chiave:

role of stories, Waldorf education, Steiner education, anthroposophical education, method of learning

Abstract

The subject of the article is the meaning of stories as an essential part of the Waldorf (anthroposophic) educational approach. Firstly, the meaning of stories as an educational tool is described, followed by an understanding of their educational and human value, especially for children of elementary school age. Subsequently, the article reviews the use of stories as an integral part of the educational work in Waldorf schools. In this educational stream, the story serves as a main methodical means for conveying abstract concepts and supporting the development of children as well as supporting different challenges in classroom and school life. Last but not least, the story in itself serves as a kind of mental treasure of images and processes that can help children understand the world and impart meaning to their lives.

Biografia autore

  • Gilad Goldshmidt, PhD, David Yellin College of Education, Jerusalem, Israel
    Gilad Goldshmidt is the head of the Waldorf Education training center in David Yellin academic college of education in Jerusalem and the Waldorf training in Oranim academic college of education, Israel. Research interests: Waldorf education; Alternative education; Spiritual education. Email: giladgoldshmidt@gmail.com

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2022-10-14

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V. 7 N. 2 (2022)

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