Waldorf Education as a Program for Gifted Students.

Hutchingson, Robert; Hutchingson, June

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ERIC Number: EJ470807

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Publication Date: 1993

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Waldorf Education as a Program for Gifted Students.

Hutchingson, Robert; Hutchingson, June

Journal for the Education of the Gifted, v16 n4 p400-19 Sum 1993

This article addresses principles of Waldorf education and their applicability to the education of gifted students. The Waldorf curriculum emphasizes creativity in partnership with academics. Efficacy evidence for the Waldorf approach from Germany is offered as are results from a pilot study in Toronto in which Waldorf principles were used with gifted students. (DB)

Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Demonstration Programs, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Instructional Effectiveness, Waldorf Method

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada (Toronto)

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