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The study, work choices, and personal attributes of Steiner Waldorf alumni and graduates: An international comparison of Australia-New Zealand, Germany, and North America
Social Sciences & Humanities Open, Vol.10, pp.1-11
2024
Abstract
This study explored the attitudes of Steiner Waldorf alumni and graduates from Australia-New Zealand, regarding their study, work choices and personal attributes. Steiner Waldorf data were compared with Australian study and employment records, and the findings of Steiner Waldorf graduate outcomes research studies in Germany and North America. The international comparison highlighted differences in the implementation of the Steiner Waldorf pedagogy and students’ perceptions of their school experiences. Despite regional variations, there was a commonality in graduates choosing care-oriented and human-centered higher education and careers. Graduates indicated that their schooling significantly shaped their abilities, values, and beliefs, influencing their personal, professional, and social lives. They valued the creative, imaginative aspects of their education and the community spirit fostered by school events, nature activities, and ethical values. Graduates expressed concern about maintaining the core pedagogical vision of freedom amidst digital and pandemic challenges, emphasizing the need to discard outdated practices while retaining the best elements.
Details
- Title
- The study, work choices, and personal attributes of Steiner Waldorf alumni and graduates: An international comparison of Australia-New Zealand, Germany, and North America
- Authors
- Michael D Carey (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Education and Tertiary AccessBronwen Haralambous (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Education and Tertiary Access
- Publication details
- Social Sciences & Humanities Open, Vol.10, pp.1-11
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Date published
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ssaho.2024.101142
- ISSN
- 2590-2911
- Copyright note
- © 2024 Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
- Grants
- Steiner Graduate Outcomes, 0980026305, Steiner Education Australia
- Organisation Unit
- Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; School of Education and Tertiary Access; Engage Research Lab
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991063098902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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