Waldorf education: what is inside?
FOR STUDENTS
Stanford University researchers decided to get more information about Waldorf education. In order to complete this long process they used their methods on 118,000 students. The main area to be reviewed was the student performance on standardized tests, learning process and problematic behavior. The subject was the Sacramento Unified School District students.
What did they find?
The results of Stanford review were outstanding. The main factor was the high achievement outcomes on standardized state assessments by Waldorf students. The overall engagement of local students is also high with the low points of disciplinary action and truancy. Moreover, the group of students was very wide: from African American to Latino and socio-economically members of society. It also was concluded that the progression in Waldorf education reach high standards.
The atmosphere of happiness is a key factor inside this reviewed school. The team of teachers are making the learning process for all students better. This can be a good argument towards the statement that Waldorf education is something all schools can adopt in the future.
The happiness factor
Waldorf education make children happy, but this happiness was considered as a reason of weak performance. Stanford review completely ruined this statement, as they show their results. The students of Sacrament school have lower rates of angst and they are life ready, which is something that all parents want to see. Moreover, their review shows how students are more responsive at their developmental stage.
All methods that are used by teachers and staff in Waldorf education – better in comparison to traditional schools. The Sacramento school students show incredible performance, even though they do not have a history of standardized tests. Waldorf education yet another time proved that their methods are highly increase children’s attention to study.