Key Aspects of Steiner Education

1. Creativity - Using drawing, painting, music, movement, poetry, modelling and drama to enhance all areas of experience in all subjects. Play is vitally important in the early years as it builds up the imagination which leads to the creativity skills they will need in the later years.
2. Continuity - Tend to have the same teacher from 6-14. Blocks of weeks for particular topics which are arranged around seasonal events.
3. Activity - Central area in the indoor and outdoor learning areas with many activities related that surround the central activity.
4. The Individual and society - Social and emotional skills are taught through a family-like environment with adult authority and support at every turn.
5. Inclusion and Differentiation - Whole class teaching is combined with individual learning. The teaching style enables all pupils, whatever their learning style, to learn and achieve at their own pace.
6. The Spoken Word - Drama, poetry, myths and legends from all cultures are all taught to enhance this skill. Modern languages are taught from a young age to enhance this also.
7. Age-Appropriate - Formal education starts at 6-7 but starts at the child's pace so they learn rather than remember and forget.
8. Assessment - Assessed on their own unique qualities. Based on development of the individual.
9. Excellence - All pupils are expected to try their best in all areas of the curriculum, therefore creating a well-rounded individual.
10. Context - Currently many Steiner Schools worldwide. 3 in Wales, 35 in UK. Early years Steiner influenced settings in 64 countries and over 2000 worldwide overall.

Online Reference

Famous Steiner/Waldorf Education Influenced Celebrities

Nelson Mandela was a trained Steiner school Teacher. He gained his training upon visiting a school in South Africa.

Jennifer Aniston is a former Waldorf student:

"I was always fascinated by acting, but my experience at Rudolf Steiner school encouraged me to pursue it as a career." "Steiner was a free-spirited school that encouraged creativity and individualism." (Kelowna Waldorf School (2010)[Online])

Harrison Ford sends his children to Steiner Waldorf Schools (Kelowna Waldorf School (2010)[Online]).



References:
Kelowna Waldorf School (2010) Famous Waldorf Students. [Online] Available at: http://www.kelownawaldorf.org/kws-blog/2010/2/6/famous-waldorf-students.html [Accessed: 6/2/2014].