Keeping Ideals Intact

A Waldorf Teacher’s Forty-Year Perspective

A collection of insightful essays on Waldorf education covering a variety of topics including sports, technology, discipline and festivals. Written by a Waldorf teacher with four decades of experience.

What does it mean to uphold meaningful ideals in Steiner-Waldorf education? Keeping Ideals Intact brings together experienced Waldorf teacher David Sloan’s extensive and insightful talks, essays and keynote addresses on the topic.

Sloan champions clarity of language, depth of imagination and a humane approach to guiding teenage minds. With insight, gentle humour and poetic expression Sloan highlights the enduring principles which remain important amid the noise of modern life. Essays contained include Outdoor Education and Waldorf Education, Teenage Technoholics: The Digital Revolution, The Waldorf High School and What About the Quiet Ones? Respecting the Gifts of Introverts.