The Essentials of Education

The Essentials of Education is a book written by Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education. In this book, Steiner presents his philosophy on education and provides practical advice for teachers, parents, and anyone interested in education. Steiner's approach to education is holistic and emphasizes the development of the whole child - body, mind, and spirit. He believes that education should be tailored to the individual needs of each child and that the teacher should be a guide and mentor rather than a strict disciplinarian. Steiner also explores the role of art, music, and movement in education, as well as the importance of fostering creativity and imagination in children. The Essentials of Education is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Steiner's educational philosophy and its practical applications.1924. This is a collection of five lectures delivered during the Educational Conference at the Waldorf School, Stuttgart, in April 1924. In these lectures, Steiner answers a problem that must sorely oppress every educationist today, the problem of the right form of training for teachers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.