It should not be expected that what is spiritual can be brought before the eyes, before the senses. It must be experienced inwardly and spiritually.
Rudolf SteinerRead
You have no idea how unimportant is all that the teacher says or does not say on the surface, and how important what he himself is as teacher.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of teaching goes beyond mere words; a teacher's character and presence are crucial.
Rudolf Steiner highlights the profound impact a teacher has on their students, emphasizing that it is not just the content of what is taught that matters, but rather the teacher's personal qualities and the way they engage with students. This underscores the idea that the relationship and influence a teacher has stems from their authenticity and presence, which can shape a student's learning experience significantly.
Themes
TeacherImportanceInfluenceCharacterEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a teacher training workshop, to inspire new educators.
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