has written a comprehensive feature story on Waldorf education — This balanced look at Waldorf pedagogy explores how “immersive learning and a focus on the whole child are the hallmarks of Waldorf education.”
Education author, , interviewed AWNSA Executive Director, Advancement, Rebecca Moskowitz, who spoke to Waldorf’s holistic approach: “Balancing academic subjects with artistic and practical activities 鈥� helps foster a love of learning. Activities that deepen and round out one鈥檚 understanding of the world in which we live stand side by side with traditional core academic subjects.鈥�
The feature goes on to acknowledge that what some might see as drawbacks are considered strengths to the Waldorf educators, including the lack of emphasis on technology and standardized testing, the focus on imaginative play in early childhoood, and looping teachers year over year.
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