How is it possible for a class teacher to competently teach all eight years of elementary school?
Beginning in first grade, students have not only a class teacher, but specialist teachers in foreign language, physical education, handwork, fine and practical arts, eurythmy and music. The class teacher is responsible for the main academic content in the two-hour main lesson. A Waldorf teacher must be highly qualified, with a Bachelor’s degree and specialized Waldorf training. In addition, class teachers attend yearly conferences during summer months with master teachers who help them to prepare curriculum for the next school year. One must also keep in mind that a successful Waldorf teacher is not only presenting academic knowledge to the students, but is actively seeking to awaken capacities in the children: to think clearly and critically, to develop empathy and understanding for the world, and to distinguish what is beautiful, good and true in the world. Waldorf teachers are trained to teach children to see cause and effect in the world and perceive meaning in all things, so that
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