Holistic Education: Learning for an Interconnected World
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This chapter presents detailed information about the birth of holistic education and the background of the approach. The chapter describes and compares the Waldorf and Montessori educational systems and the beliefs, values, and attitudes of each. Examples of holistic education are provided as well as techniques and strategies that can be used in the classroom during discussions about sustainability and a more sustainable future for the world.
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