An internationally acknowledged authority in Steiner education, Brien Masters has worked for decades as teacher (both State and Waldorf), teacher trainer, consultant, writer and lecturer. In Adventures in Steiner Education he draws on his rich and varied experience to paint a vivid picture of Waldorf education in practice. Spicing the text with many personal stories and anecdotes, he brings to life the theory behind this increasingly popular educational approach, from the Early Years through to the Lower and Upper Schools. This lively book serves not only as an informative and entertaining introduction, but also as a helpful refresher course for those seeking to become fully acquainted with the basic principles of Steiner Education.

BRIEN MASTERS is qualified both as a State and Waldorf teacher, and has taught everything from Music to Maths to Map Reading! He teaches around the world and has acted as a consultant up to government ministerial level. He has written numerous articles and several publications for use in schools, and his Doctoral thesis is a critical appraisal of Waldorf praxis in the light of Rudolf Steiner's original educational ideas. Brien Masters is presently Director of the London Waldorf Teacher Training Seminar.

June 2005; RSP; 240pp; 21.5 x 13.5 cm; pb;