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
Above all, we must be conscious of the primary pedagogical task, namely that we must first make something of ourselves so that a living inner spiritual relationship exists between the teacher and the children.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Teachers must first develop themselves to connect deeply with their students.
Rudolf Steiner emphasizes that the foundational duty of educators is self-improvement, as this leads to a genuine and impactful relationship with their students. When teachers cultivate their own inner spiritual lives, they can create a more enriching learning environment that fosters authentic connections and meaningful learning experiences.
Themes
EducationTeacherSelf-ImprovementSpiritualityRelationship
In practice
Example use cases
In a teacher training program, discussing the importance of personal growth in becoming an effective educator.
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