A Practical Guide to Curative Education: The Ladder of the Seven Life Processes - Softcover

Robyn Brown

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1584209828 ISBN 13: 9781584209829

Publisher: Lindisfarne Books, 2017

Synopsis

The last two decades have seen a significant rise in the number of children being diagnosed with mental and behavioural disorders. As yet there is no definitive consensus as to why this is, or what it means about the world in which we live. Neverthless, parents and educators are being faced with challenges they did not foresee, and are often ill-equipped to address.

Steiner-Waldorf education is based on the principle of seeing every child as an individual -- nothing is 'normal' or 'abnormal'; labelling children doesn't help. Drawing on the ideas of Rudolf Steiner's pioneering Curative Education course, this book goes back to basics and examines the potential benefits of this unique educational approach in today's classrooms. Robyn Brown, an experienced teacher, argues that it can lead to calmer, more productive learning spaces and children who develop into rounded individuals, ready to become responsible and creative citizens.

At a time when even longtime experienced educators are struck by how the dynamics of their classrooms have changed, this is a much needed reminder of a tried and tested approach which can work for every child, and ultimately for a society.

About this title

About the Author

Robyn Brown is the founder of Mulberry Farm, A Center for Curative Education. She trained with René Querido and teaches at various teacher training institutes, offering courses for Waldorf teachers who want to deepen their knowledge of Rudolf Steiner's curative education work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lindisfarne Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584209828
• ISBN 13: 9781584209829
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180