The Localization Process of Germany Waldorf Education: Taking Yunlin Shanfeng Waldorf School as An Example

Autor: Ming-hui Chang, 張明惠
Rok vydání: 2013
Druh dokumentu: 學位論文 ; thesis
Popis: 101
In order to obtain a deeper understanding of localization of the German Waldorf education, this study adopts a qualitative case study approach, takes the Shan Feng Waldorf Elementary School in Yunlin County as the study object, conduct in-depth interviews and document analysis for data collection and collects supplementary materials from field observation to investigate the tradeoffs and compromises required during the localization of German Waldorf education in Yunlin County. The Shan Feng Elementary School has conducted localized measures in terms of administrative organization, course teaching, teacher recruitment, and business operations. This study reviews the predicament encountered after localization of the Waldorf school, the coping measures, and the reasons why the attitude of people has changed in local communities. Then, the following conclusions are drawn based on research results. I. Tradeoffs and compromises required during the localization of German Waldorf education in Yunlin County: including reinforcing the education content within the current education system as the connective mechanism; replacing the threefold organization for the learning organization; teacher recruitment does not meet the requirements of the Waldorf education; school hardware cannot perfectly match the philosophy of the Waldorf education. II. Lack of supporting measures on the introduction of alternative education from national education authorities: including requirements on funding, evaluation and competition study; regulations regarding school registration and school management have not loosened. III. Localization can lead to different results at different places, which means that the Waldorf education can be shaped differently in accordance with the local environments. IV. The localization strategies for the Shan Feng Waldorf Elementary School: including the development of local agriculture towards organic farming, performances and results presentation of multiple intelligences, combination of education and regional economic development, recruitment of older people in local communities in school education, etc. V. Results of school localization in terms of administrative organization, course teaching, teacher recruitment, and business operations: Regarding administrative organization, schools and parents under the bureaucratic system strive to promote the spirit of the threefold organization. Regarding course teaching, schools combine local elements to reshape courses and create featured programs. Regarding teacher recruitment, parents identify with Waldorf teachers in terms of their respectful, accommodating attitude as well as the spiritual guidance provided by Waldorf teachers. Regarding business operations, the cultivation of local cultures requires the collaboration of teachers, parents and students and schools need to strive to maintain a peaceful, reciprocal relationship with the outer environment. VI. The predicament encountered after transformation of the Waldorf school and coping strategies: The predicament includes scarce resources, little knowledge of local people about the Waldorf education, evaluation, assessment and competition requirements of supervisors, concerns of local residents, etc. The coping strategies will be detailed in the following sections. VII. The reasons why the attitude of people has changed in local communities: Researchers obtain two conclusions about the reasons why the attitude of people has changed in local communities: (1) child development and (2) positive changes in local communities. Based on the above research conclusions, this study further proposes advice on the education system in Taiwan for educational administrative authorities, alternative education units to be established, and future researchers.
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