The Potential of Waldorf Pedagogy in Developing Social Competence

Social competence encompasses the knowledge, sensitivities, and skills needed to collaborate effectively with others in society. Waldorf pedagogy, with over a century of history, centers on the idea that children discover and understand the world around them through the arts. Educational activities like drama, movement arts (eurythmy), singing/music, and crafts play a key role in fostering children’s social skills. Moreover, the close cooperation between subjects in the Waldorf curriculum further enhances the social sensitivity and cooperative abilities of future generations. This study aims to explore the moral significance of “social empathy” and to share the authors’ pedagogical experiences on how social competence can be developed through this pedagogical method.

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