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Waldorf education

Waldorf education noun: a humanistic approach to pedagogy based on the educational philosophy of the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner.

Noun

Waldorf education (uncountable)

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

Origin of Waldorf education

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.

Questions about Waldorf education

What does Waldorf education mean?
Waldorf education means a humanistic approach to pedagogy based on the educational philosophy of the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner.
What part of speech is Waldorf education?
Waldorf education is a noun.

Words near Waldorf education in the dictionary

  1. Waldon
  2. Waldons
  3. Waldorf
  4. Waldorf doll
  5. Waldorf dolls
  6. Waldorf education
  7. Waldorf salad
  8. Waldorf salads
  9. Waldorf school
  10. Waldorf schools
  11. Waldorfian

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