A Case of Motion Towards: What Is the Place of Movement in Steinerian Education Theory?.

Masters, Brien

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Publication Date: 1997

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A Case of Motion Towards: What Is the Place of Movement in Steinerian Education Theory?

Masters, Brien

Early Child Development and Care, v138 p21-28 Nov 1997

Discusses the educational theory underlying Steiner's Waldorf Kindergartens. Examines the influence of other theorists such as Montessori, Piaget, Buber, Hahn and Dewey on Steiner's educational ideas. Explores the need for kindergartens to nurture children's Emotional Intelligence and Motional Intelligence in addition to their Intelligence Quotient--a path which may change the direction of educational thinking and achievements. (JPB)

Descriptors: Child Development, Educational Development, Emotional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Kindergarten, Movement Education, Nontraditional Education, Primary Education, Waldorf Method

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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