Waldorf Curriculim Philosophy

Waldorf Curriculim Philosophy:

I have chosen Waldorf philosophy to discuss how the three knowledge bases for DAP are modeled in the following areas:

1) The children’s care and education:- In Waldorf philosophy education is divided in three main stages, which is not defined by age but by the physical changes given to human by nature. For the first three years in Waldorf schools caregivers value the importance of touch, sound and movement for babies. Those three years in preschool children have the same caregiver. Children have time to initiate in their free play, and they can choose different activities in a giving time. For the rest of the time caregivers decide on the activities but with a noninvasive approach. At preschool-kindergarten level,

One of the knowledge base of DAP takes into account the different ages and stages of individual children. Steiner’s theory of child development outlines that each child goes through three fundamental growth stages. Each stage lasts approximately seven years; each has its unique learning capacity and strategy. Teachers allow children to be active during the class time which makes learning more fun. Children develop a love of learning through child-friendly classroom activities which helps in attaining academic goals in older grades. The program for first three years is focused on will oriented physical activity, then on imaginative play in the middle years of early childhood and later more cognitive approach towards learning. Waldorf philosophy believes in planning the activities depending upon the interest of children, which makes the activity, DAP. They emphasizes on both indoor and outdoor play where they develop their physical growth, cognitive, emotional and social learning. The teachers in the school are dedicated to generate an inner enthusiasm for learning within every

In Waldorf curriculum there is huge acceptability of diversity. Teachers want the children to be aware and accept different forms of diversity. So the materials reflect diversity and children also become aware of different culture. In Waldorf curriculum children can choose activities of their own interest in a warm, welcoming, loving environment. Waldorf professionals do not allow any use of technology in their classroom. Children are able to build their own individuality. Waldorf education follows the natural human development to prepare each individual according to their needs in their moment and in their environment. DAP curriculum depends on the relation of teachers with families and parents and between students itself. Waldorf professionals focus on human interaction between peers in classroom. The play based approach of Waldorf philosophy is characterized by a predictable structure which provides the children a dependable routine such as certain days of the week for set activities like baking or gardening as well as this curriculum believe in mixed age classroom where children can stay with the same teacher for multiple years and build a strong