Pyrites Publications
Lectures & Articals
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The Outdoor Curriculum in Steiner Education
Submitted by Joris W.M. de Bruyker. This was Joris’s final dissertation & presentation on graduation of the WESTT Teacher Training course 2015.
Handwork & Creative Thinking
Creative Thinking by Priya Mahtani Article published in Juno magazine. Explains how Handwork & Knitting helps children to learn.
Nature Connection
This article was submitted by Ben Clark a graduated student of the WESTT course 2015.
Learning through the Hands
An essay on the importance of the Human hand & its use with young children written by Frances Graves 1998
The Importance of Nature in Education
‘The Importance of Nature in Education’ – written by Karen Ford for the 3rd year project in Edinburgh Steiner School’s Teacher Training Course.
Looking at why and how to integrate nature within the Steiner Waldorf the curriculum.
The Outdoor Classroom Learning Initiative
Written by John Lawry NZ Foundational concepts and Definitions – Practical Wisdom – a Holoistic approach to Learning
The Outdoor Classroom Learning Initiative.pdf
Lecture on Education of the Senses
The Educational Landscape – Man & Nature – Nature & Nurture – Pedagogical considerations.
Man Nature & Science
A conversation with Bernard Graves .
Written by Leif Tjärnstig 2011 Ma. Head of Department of Subject Teaching Waldorf University Collage, Stockholm, www.wlh.se
Translated from Swedish by Katie Zienko
Descent into Matter
Aonghus Gordon is Director of Ruskin Mill Further Education Trust and Trustee of The Hiram Trust. (This article was originally published in issue 12 of ‘Paideia’ )
Lecture on the Senses
Nature in the human being
New View Interview
‘New View’ Article Interview with Bernard Graves on “Experiential Education”
Paideia 12 Linda Jolly
Compilation of articles
Anthology of articles from ‘Paideia’ some of which originally appeared in the April 1995 issue of the German monthly Journal for Waldorf Pedagogy: ‘Erziehungskunst – Monatsschrift zur Pädagogik Rudolf Steiners’.
THE CRAFT GESTURE
Hands on Education
The Real Meaning of Hands on Education- Frank R Wilson. Given to waldorf teachers in USA
Hand Craft Work
Will Developed Intelligence
KINDLING ARTICAL
Building a Clay Bread Oven
LIME STONE KILN
Charcoal Making
Iron Smelting
Soaps & Oils
Hibernia - Practical Skills Curriculum
NEW BOOK POSTED
UNESCO PUBLICATION – Hibernia Waldorf School Practical Skills Curriculum 1979
The only comprehensive Practical Skills Curriculum around – though written in 1979 it is Pedagogically & Practically still relevant
Practical Manuals
Crafting
Transforming Materials & the Maker
The recent publication ‘Crafting – Transforming Materials & the Maker’ (Published by Self-Publishing Partnership – Bath) is about hands-on-learning, the benefits derived from learning through making, set in a variety of educational contexts. ‘Crafting – Transforming Materials & the Maker’ provides an insight into the value of experiential learning practices and suggests ways for Radically Redefining Learning. The book aims to offer inspiration for a hands-on approach to a variety of practical skills & knowledge that can offer real learning for both children and adults.
Craft Lectures & Articals
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BBC News - Out Door Leaning Boost Childrens Development
Reading between the Lines
Andrew Brookes article – Posted July 2016
A pedagogy of Production.
Craft Technology And Out Door Education Brian Wattchow – Posted July 2016
A pedagogy of Production. Craft Technology And Out Door Education Brian Wattchow.pdf
Lecture on Basketry
Lecture on Basketry – Bernard Graves 1994
Willow Basketry
Willow Basketry History & Introduction to work
Brighton Briefing
Crafts and Technology: More and Sooner?
CRAFT CURRICULUM
Hand work & Craft Curriculum – study material
Knitting begets thinking
Will-developed Intelligence: Knitting begets Thinking! Marijke McCartney, Handwork Teacher Ringwood Steiner school