Relevance of Rudolf Steiner

Hello all,

As I look at the literature on power standards, and standards in
general, I'm struck by the lack of imagination and the overriding
tendency of those compiling and using these "standards," to continue
to package school experiences in the traditional domains of learning
(science, social studies, math, etc.) that have defined education for
so many, many years. I think these standards, and the domains of
learning that they help to reinforce within the educational scene,
effectively isolate students from themselves, from community, from the
natural world, and from spirituality that ultimately defines the
shared and irrevocable existence of all human beings.

I include Rudolph Steiner's contributions from "The Essentials of
Education," and other references to Waldorf education in an effort to
help us develop an understanding of spirituality as well as
materiality in our view of "power standards." I want to encourage us
to consider the education of the whole person as we map our course of
study at ers.

Looking forward to continuing our dialogue and our work together.

Regards,

John