Jan Goeschel – författare

In this classic work on early childhood development, Karl König explores the first three years of a child's life by examining the three major achievements that occur during this stage: learning to walk, speak and think. These are three core faculties and their acquisition, König argues, is 'an act of grace' in every child. He goes on to provide a detailed analysis of this extraordinarily complex process. This Karl König Archive edition now includes extensive notes and a new introduction by Dr Jan Goeschel, founding President of the Camphill Academy in North America, which puts this well-known text in the context of modern-day research. The First Three Years of the Child provides fascinating insights into early years' development and will be of great value to educators, medical professionals and carers.

One hundred years after Rudolf Steiner presented his Supportive Education Course, its impulses continue to inspire educators, therapists, caregivers and communities around the world. More than a historical document, the course remains a living workbook – an enduring source for the development of a truly human, dialogical and inclusive approach to education and care.In this collaborative volume, a distinguished group of authors explores the contemporary relevance of Steiner’s insights and their significance for the future of supportive or special education. Rather than treating the lectures as fixed teachings of the past, the contributors engage with Steiner’s method of observation, his profound interest in the individuality of each child, and his search for educational practices grounded in understanding, relationship and responsibility.Set against the historical background of the Supportive Education Course and informed by present-day experience, this rich collection of essays examines how its impulses can continue to evolve in response to the challenges of our time. The book invites readers to enter into a living dialogue with Steiner’s work and to discover new possibilities for developing a personal and communal science and art of supportive education.A Continuous, Living Connection is both a centennial reflection and a forward-looking contribution to the ongoing renewal of inclusive educational practice.