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Description
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- Open-ended, discussion-based content
- In the Waldorf-Steiner curriculum, these subjects are taught in classes, 5, 6 and 8.
- Focus on individuality and morality
Author Charles Kovacs was a teacher at the Steiner School for many years and truly understands the philosophy of Waldorf-Steiner education. The series is written to students in middle school grades when their sense of justice is strong. People and events in the books were chosen to feed into this sense of right and wrong, giving students an opportunity to develop their own opinions on historical events. Morality is at the forefront as you are reading about the various topics. Students will read about slavery and how Christ made the Romans think of people differently as children of God. Waldorf education is moralistic in nature, not religious; as a result, only a few sections directly reference biblical examples. There is no mention of a Christian God in the book about ancient Greece, but as it is germane to both the American/French/Industrial revolutions, there is mention of the Church. The books would be very interesting to read-aloud with your students, but they could also be read independently and discussed. There are no writing assignments included, but I've no doubt your readers will have plenty to write about in an essay. These books are begging for comparisons to our modern day social and moral dynamics. The Age of Revolution text is 235 pages, Ancient Greece 171 pages, and Ancient Rome 217 pages, pb. ~Sara
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.