holistic education
Teaching the complete child
Holistic education is an approach that addresses the whole person—intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and sometimes spiritual development—rather than focusing narrowly on academic achievement.
It emphasizes connections between subjects, experiential learning, and cultivating creativity alongside critical thinking: The school's holistic education philosophy includes art, meditation, and community service alongside traditional academics.
- creativityCapacity for original thought
- critical thinkingObjective evaluation of information
- pedagogyArt of instruction
- learning by doingAcquiring skills through practice
- hands-on activitiesLearning through direct manipulation
empathy · global citizenship · physical activity · emotional intelligence · self-awareness · inner growth · personal development · mindfulness · lifelong learning · environmental stewardship · resilience · student-centered · interconnected · self-actualization · collaboration · developmental · Waldorf · problem-solving
holistic educationspecialized training
Targeted professional education
holistic educationrote learning
Memorization through repetition
standardized testing · high-stakes testing · exam preparation · test prep · traditional education