8 lectures, Stuttgart, June 12-19, 1921 (CW 302)In these eight talks on education for adolescent-aged young people, Steiner addressed the teachers of the first Waldorf school two years after it was first opened. A high school was needed, and Steiner wanted to provide a foundation for study and a guide for teachers already familiar with his approach to the human being, child development, and education based on spiritual science. Steiner s education affirms the being of every child within the world of spirit. This approach works within the context of the child s gradual entry into earthly life, aided by spiritual forces, and children s need for an education that cooperates with those forces. Some of Steiner s remarks may be controversial, but unbiased study will lead to an appreciation of the profound thought and wisdom behind what is presented here. German source: "Menschenerkenntnis und Unterrichtsgestaltung" (GA 302)."