Waldorf education

noun

A humanistic approach to pedagogy based on the educational philosophy of the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner.

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Meanings

nounWaldorf education (uncountable)
  1. uncountableeducationA humanistic approach to pedagogy based on the educational philosophy of the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
steiner education

Origin

The first school based upon Steiner's ideas was opened in 1919 in response to a request by Emil Molt of the Waldorf-Astoria Cigarette Company.

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