The founder of Waldorf Education, Dr. Rudolph Steiner, described “the three forces which are the very nerve of education” as “the need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility.” These three forces are the foundation of our core beliefs at the Waldorf School of Jordan.
• Students thrive when exposed to a hands-on, integrated curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and grounded in artistic and practical know-how.
• Students must develop intellectual curiosity, social sensitivity, and psychological resilience in order to fulfill their best potentials.
• Students who are exposed to world cultures through story and sensory experience will become thoughtful, clear-thinking adults who understand and take an interest in the world and its people.
• Schools should provide a safe, inclusive learning environment where the interests and strengths of all students are honored and encouraged.
• Schools should awaken social responsibility, community service & a will to practical action.
• Open, clear and direct communication is critical to maintaining a productive educational community.
• Teachers should seek to build long-term relationships with students, while demonstrating enthusiasm and honest striving in the world.
• Cooperation and collaboration are vital in helping students meet their full potential.
• Strong schools draw their core inspiration from the magic and wonder of childhood.
• The human spirit has the power to invoke positive change in the world.
Learning at the Waldorf School of Jordan is an imaginative, enlivening and creative process. We are dedicated to educating the whole child, not simply stuffing their heads with memorized information. Waldorf students learn with their heads, hearts and hands.
