Waldorf Schools

         Besides going on field trips, another major part of the project has been researching experiential learning practices and investigating how professionals value the teaching method. So far, the information I have gathered has been very interesting. One of my findings that stood out in particular was a type of education called “Waldorf” schools whose central ideology revolves around experiential learning. These schools believe in hands-on engagement to the extreme—to the point where technology such as computers are not used in school as they believe more can be gained through physically discovering what you want to know. Currently, there are over 1,000 Waldorf independent schools globally. The practice started in Germany and was founded by Rudolf Steiner. While many of the schools principles appear a bit austere by today’s standards, it was interesting learning about how the Waldorf schools utilize experiential learning in their curriculum.