The Child’s Changing Consciousness

In 1923, Dr. Steiner gave these lectures to Swiss public school teachers, most of whom were unfamiliar with Anthroposophy. Because he assumes no previous knowledge, these are ideal lectures for someone approaching Waldorf pedagogy for the first time. Steiner goes into the basis of his educational philosophy, giving many examples and anecdotes to convey his meaning. The curriculum thus emerges as the commonsense conclusion of practical experience.