Saturday 13 November 2021

A Silicon Valley School That Doesn’t Compute



Read the article and answer the questions:

1) What do you know about Waldorf schools? How do they function?
2) How many of them are there in the US? 
3) Are these schools effective, according to the statistics?



16 comments:

  1. 1- Waldorf School of the Peninsula.the school’s chief teaching tools are anything but high-tech: pens and paper, knitting needles. Not a computer to be found. No screens at all. They are not allowed in the classroom, and the school even frowns on their use at home.There are 160 Waldorf schools in the country that subscribe to a teaching philosophy focused on physical activity and learning through creative, hands-on tasks. Those who endorse this approach say computers inhibit creative thinking, movement, human interaction and attention spans.
    2 - The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America points to research by an affiliated group showing that 94 percent of students graduating from Waldorf high schools in the United States between 1994 and 2004 attended college, with many heading to prestigious institutions like Oberlin, Berkeley and Vassar.
    3 - Yes, they are

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  2. 1.Waldorf education is an alternative pedagogical system based on anthroposophical ideas.
    Expert on Waldorf pedagogy V. K. Zagvozdkin states that R. Steiner's anthropological pedagogical approach opposes itself to traditionalism and pragmatism, uses the language of "anthroposophical anthropology"
    2. Waldorf education has organically spread throughout the world. Today, it consists of an established network of 1100 schools and 2000 kindergartens in nearly 70 countries..  A grassroots movement, which was fuelled by individuals invested in the idea of educating their children through the principles of Waldorf education, has grown into the largest independent pedagogical movement in the world.  The movement is not driven or controlled by any government, state or commercial entity.  It also has no official accreditation or certification system. 
    3. Yes, they are . A 2012 study compared the reading and math standardized test scores obtained in public Waldorf schools in the United States with scores for their districts as a whole, as well as scores in matched comparison schools. Public Waldorf school scores were lower than those of regular public schools in earlier grades (second and third), but higher in seventh and eighth grade. The authors suggested that "the Waldorf experience provided a slower academic build-up resulting in poorer test scores in the lower grades followed by higher levels of advanced performance in the 8th grade." The authors concluded that a content analysis of parents' comments about the schools supports the impression that public Waldorf schools offer a more holistic approach to education, "with greater emphasis on the arts, community and developmentally appropriate practice."

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  3. 1.The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America points to research by an affiliated group showing that 94 percent of students graduating from Waldorf high schools in the United States between 1994 and 2004 attended college, with many heading to prestigious institutions like Oberlin, Berkeley and Vassar.
    2. The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America points to research by an affiliated group showing that 94 percent of students graduating from Waldorf high schools in the United States between 1994 and 2004 attended college. Waldorf education has organically spread throughout the world. Today, it consists of an established network of 1100 schools and 2000 kindergartens in nearly 70 countries..  A grassroots movement, which was fuelled by individuals invested in the idea of educating their children through the principles of Waldorf education, has grown into the largest independent pedagogical movement in the world. 
    3. Yes, they are . A 2012 study compared the reading and math standardized test scores obtained in public Waldorf schools in the United States with scores for their districts as a whole, as well as scores in matched comparison schools. Public Waldorf school scores were lower than those of regular public schools in earlier grades (second and third), but higher in seventh and eighth grade.

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  4. 1.Waldorf education is an alternative pedagogical system based on anthroposophical ideas.
    Expert on Waldorf pedagogy V. K. Zagvozdkin states that R. Steiner's anthropological pedagogical approach opposes itself to traditionalism and pragmatism, uses the language of "anthroposophical anthropology"
    2.Today, it consists of an established network of 1100 schools and 2000 kindergartens in nearly 70 countries.
    3.Yes, they are

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  5. 1. Waldorf education is an alternative pedagogical system based on anthroposophical ideas.There are 160 Waldorf schools in the country that adhere to a teaching philosophy focused on physical activity and learning through creative practical tasks. Those who support this approach say that computers hinder creative thinking, movement, interaction with people and concentration.
    2. Today it consists of an established network of 1,100 schools and 2,000 kindergartens in almost 70 countries.. The mass movement, which was fueled by people who invested in the idea of teaching their children based on the principles of Waldorf education, has grown into the largest independent pedagogical movement in the world.
    3. Yes, there are

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  6. 1. Waldorf School of the Peninsula.the school’s chief teaching tools are anything but high-tech: pens and paper, knitting needles. Not a computer to be found. No screens at all. They are not allowed in the classroom, and the school even frowns on their use at home.There are 160 Waldorf schools in the country that subscribe to a teaching philosophy focused on physical activity and learning through creative, hands-on tasks. Those who endorse this approach say computers inhibit creative thinking, movement, human interaction and attention spans.
    2. The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America points to research by an affiliated group showing that 94 percent of students graduating from Waldorf high schools in the United States between 1994 and 2004 attended college. Waldorf education has organically spread throughout the world. Today, it consists of an established network of 1100 schools and 2000 kindergartens in nearly 70 countries.. A grassroots movement, which was fuelled by individuals invested in the idea of educating their children through the principles of Waldorf education, has grown into the largest independent pedagogical movement in the world.
    3. 3. Yes, there are
    Пахрудинова А.

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  7. Абдуллаева Патимат
    1.Waldorf education is an alternative pedagogical system based on anthroposophical ideas.
    Expert on Waldorf pedagogy V. K. Zagvozdkin states that R. Steiner's anthropological pedagogical approach opposes itself to traditionalism and pragmatism, uses the language of "anthroposophical anthropology"
    2. Waldorf education has organically spread throughout the world. Today, it consists of an established network of 1100 schools and 2000 kindergartens in nearly 70 countries.A grassroots movement, which was fuelled by individuals invested in the idea of educating their children through the principles of Waldorf education, has grown into the largest independent pedagogical movement in the world.  The movement is not driven or controlled by any government, state or commercial entity.  It also has no official accreditation or certification system. 
    3.Yes there are

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  9. 1
    This is the Waldorf School of the Peninsula, one of around 160 Waldorf schools in the country that subscribe to a teaching philosophy focused on physical activity and learning through creative, hands-on tasks. But the school’s chief teaching tools are anything but high-tech: pens and paper, knitting needles and, occasionally, mud. Not a computer to be found. No screens at all. They are not allowed in the classroom, and the school even frowns on their use at home.
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    Today, it consists of an established network of 1100 schools and 2000 kindergartens in nearly 70 countries.. A grassroots movement, which was fuelled by individuals invested in the idea of educating their children through the principles of Waldorf education, has grown into the largest independent pedagogical movement in the world.
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    Yes, they are . A 2012 study compared the reading and math standardized test scores obtained in public Waldorf schools in the United States with scores for their districts as a whole, as well as scores in matched comparison schools. Public Waldorf school scores were lower than those of regular public schools in earlier grades (second and third), but higher in seventh and eighth grade.
    Абакарова К

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  10. 1.Waldorf School. The school’s chief teaching tools are anything but high-tech: pens and paper, knitting needles. Not a computer to be found. No screens at all. They are not allowed in the classroom, and the school even frowns on their use at home.There are 160 Waldorf schools in the country that subscribe to a teaching philosophy focused on physical activity and learning through creative, hands-on tasks. 
    2.Today, it consists of an established network of 1100 schools and 2000 kindergartens in nearly 70 countries. A grassroots movement, which was fuelled by individuals invested in the idea of educating their children through the principles of Waldorf education, has grown into the largest independent pedagogical movement in the world.
    3. Yes, they are.

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  11. 1) Waldorf education is an alternative pedagogical system based on anthroposophical ideas.
    Expert on Waldorf pedagogy V. K. Zagvozdkin states that R. Steiner's anthropological pedagogical approach opposes itself to traditionalism and pragmatism, uses the language of "anthroposophical anthropology"

    2) Waldorf education has organically spread throughout the world. Today, it consists of an established network of 1100 schools and 2000 kindergartens in nearly 70 countries.. A grassroots movement, which was fuelled by individuals invested in the idea of educating their children through the principles of Waldorf education, has grown into the largest independent pedagogical movement in the world. The movement is not driven or controlled by any government, state or commercial entity. It also has no official accreditation or certification system.

    3) Yes they are.

    Ибрагимова Н.

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  12. 1) This is the Waldorf School of the Peninsula, one of around 160 Waldorf schools in the country that subscribe to a teaching philosophy focused on physical activity and learning through creative, hands-on tasks. The school’s chief teaching tools are anything but high-tech: pens and paper, knitting needles and, occasionally, mud. Not a computer to be found. No screens at all. They are not allowed in the classroom, and the school even frowns on their use at home.
    2) Today, it consists of an established network of 1100 schools and 2000 kindergartens in nearly 70 countries. A grassroots movement, which was fuelled by individuals invested in the idea of educating their children through the principles of Waldorf education, has grown into the largest independent pedagogical movement in the world.
    3) Yes, there are

    Абдулаева А

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  13. 1. Waldorf School of the Peninsula. The school’s chief teaching tools are anything but high-tech: pens and paper, knitting needles. Not a computer to be found. No screens at all. They are not allowed in the classroom, and the school even frowns on their use at home.There are 160 Waldorf schools in the country that subscribe to a teaching philosophy focused on physical activity and learning through creative, hands-on tasks. Those who endorse this approach say computers inhibit creative thinking, movement, human interaction and attention spans.
    2. The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America points to research by an affiliated group showing that 94 percent of students graduating from Waldorf high schools in the United States between 1994 and 2004 attended college. Waldorf education has organically spread throughout the world. Today, it consists of an established network of 1100 schools and 2000 kindergartens in nearly 70 countries.. A grassroots movement, which was fuelled by individuals invested in the idea of educating their children through the principles of Waldorf education, has grown into the largest independent pedagogical movement in the world.
    3.Yes, there are

    Исмаилова Патимат

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  15. 1. The philosophy of the Waldorf School is based on physical activity. Learning with creative practical activity is a priority for them, as it develops thinking, human interaction and concentration of attention.While other schools are equipped with wired classrooms, the Waldorf School uses chalkboards and shelves with encyclopedias.

    2. There are only 160 of these schools in the country.Today, it consists of an established network of 1100 schools and 2000 kindergartens in nearly 70 countries.A grassroots movement, which was fuelled by individuals invested in the idea of educating their children through the principles of Waldorf education, has grown into the largest independent pedagogical movement in the world. The movement is not driven or controlled by any government, state or commercial entity. It also has no official accreditation or certification system.

    3. Yes, they are.A 2012 study compared the reading and math standardized test scores obtained in public Waldorf schools in the United States with scores for their districts as a whole, as well as scores in matched comparison schools. Public Waldorf school scores were lower than those of regular public schools in earlier grades (second and third), but higher in seventh and eighth grade.

    Никаева М.

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  16. 1)Waldorf Education is a worldwide independent school movement developed in Europe nearly 100 years ago by Austrian philosopher, social reformer, and visionary, Rudolf Steiner. Today, Waldorf Education is represented across the globe, 2)with about 1000 schools and nearly 2000 early childhood programs in over 60 countries. In Waldorf Education, the learning process is essentially threefold, engaging head, heart, and hands—or thinking, feeling, and doing. This is the basis out of which Waldorf teachers work to nurture and engage each child through a curriculum and methodology that integrates academics, arts, and practical skills.
    Although Waldorf Education has been available in the U.S. since 1928, with the founding of the Rudolf Steiner School in New York City, it has never been especially well-known here. But with increasing dissatisfaction over the high-stakes testing currently consuming mainstream education; the growing recognition of the many benefits a child receives through experiences with art, movement, and nature; a concern over a reliance on technology by younger and younger students; and the news that leaders in the high-tech industry are touting the lifelong benefits of low-tech Waldorf schools in educating their own children, more and more parents and educators are taking a closer look at the Waldorf approach and what it has to offer. While Waldorf Education places children at the heart of its pedagogy, 3) Yes , they really are effective and good . Waldorf schools depend on the teacher as a fulcrum for the educational process. The individual who chooses to teach in a Waldorf school brings his or her full self to the development of others, providing mentoring, development, and affection that sustain the students for life.

    “If someone wants to make a difference in the world, I can’t think of anything more relevant for our times than becoming a Waldorf teacher.”

    ~ Leslie Burchell-Fox, ’96; Early Childhood Teacher, Green Meadow Waldorf School, and Sunbridge Program Co-Director/Faculty Member

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Angelina Jolie receives the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2013 Governors Awards

  Watch the interview and answer the question: What problem does Angelina raise in her acceptance speech?