Engaged Community

Engaged Community: The Challenge of Self-governance in Waldorf Schools: The Challenge of Self-Governance in Waldorf Education

Jon McAlice (author) 

'All education is self-education and, as teachers, we can only provide the environment for children's self-education... where children can educate themselves according to their own destinies.' -- Rudolf Steiner

This radical book seeks to shift the governance of Steiner-Waldorf schools from a structural to a dynamic approach. Jon McAlice argues that for teachers to help children 'practice the art of self-education', they must themselves model confident, honest self-governance.

He shows how this ideal can come about by teachers, parents and students working together. He addresses issues of trust and colleagiality, authenticity, and self-development, and provides the tools and language that schools will need to make progress in this important area.

Jon McAlice is a freelance designer and consultant, focusing on the creative use of time and space. He is co-founder of the Center for Contextual Studies in Vermont.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lindisfarne Books (23 Jan. 2014)
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 148 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781584201533
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 0.86 x 21.59 cm