The Tasks and Content of the Steiner-Waldorf Curriculum

This book is a comprehensive overview of what is taught in Steiner-Waldorf schools, and why.

As well as describing the content and methods of the Waldorf curriculum, this book provides a clear overview of the ideas behind the approach. It includes:

• a summary of the ideas underpinning this unique form of education
• a survey of child development in relation to the curriculum
• a description of key elements in the Waldorf approach
• sections on evaluation and assessment
• self-management
• Early Years education
• a horizontal curriculum for Classes 1 to 12
• a vertical curriculum for each subject

This handbook is indispensable for all Steiner-Waldorf schools and teachers.

Previously published as The Educational Tasks and Content of the Steiner Waldorf Curriculum.