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Demeter is getting popular in Asia
Biodynamic advisor and trainer Mr. Jakes Jayakaran reports that the Biodynamic Farming methods and Demeter standards are on the upswing in China, Taiwan and India.
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Will robots teach us to communicate properly?
Interaction with robots in our everyday lives can have a positive influence, says the philosopher Prof. Birger Priddat, in that it forces us to communicate rationally. Machines could in this way contribute to shaping our culture.
… >> Will robots teach us to communicate properly?
Waldorf education on the move in Asia
More than 900 people attended the recent Asian Waldorf Teachers’ Conference in China. Among other things, the conference discussed issues facing Waldorf establishments, including their legal status and cultural adaptation
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Developing Pedagogical Quality – but how?
Thomas Stöckli and his team at the Institute for Action Research in Switzerland have developed a method to develop the educational quality of teaching.
… >> Developing Pedagogical Quality – but how?
SEED: The Untold Story
In the last century, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared. … >> SEED: The Untold Story
SEKEM at the leading trade fair for the organic industry
At the BIOFACH, the world’s largest producers of organic food come together every year to present their products. … >> SEKEM at the leading trade fair for the organic industry
Putting modern childhood under the spotlight
The International Festival of Childhood, planned for later this year, aims to examine the issues affecting modern childhood. The evidence suggests that there is a massive toll on child health and wellbeing, say the organisers. … >> Putting modern childhood under the spotlight
General Secretary’s Report from Dornach Dec 2016
Consider ‘Spirit visioning’, the future approaches us and in taking initiative we take on responsibility for the future. … >> General Secretary’s Report from Dornach Dec 2016
Transforming Education in Egypt
Building an alternative education lab for holistic education for pupils from 5-16 years. … >> Transforming Education in Egypt
LECTURE ONE from Shaping Citizenship
Spiritual Renewal and Service in the World … >> LECTURE ONE from Shaping Citizenship
New Waldorf World List online
Overall list that includes all Waldorf- and Steiner schools, kindergartens and teacher-training centres for Waldorf educators and Waldorf teachers around the world … >> New Waldorf World List online
The challenge of Waldorf
Being a Waldorf teacher is a challenge which means that Waldorf education in China has found it difficult to retain teachers. … >> The challenge of Waldorf
Selling out education: the mass academisation of England’s schools
It could be an education disaster in the making, argues education expert Dr Richard House. … >> Selling out education: the mass academisation of England’s schools
ECCE and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Bernard Heldt, vice president of ECCE, writes in this article about the development and the work of the European Co-operation in Anthroposophical Curative Education and Social Therapy.
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