Parents working in Silicon Valley are sending their children to a school where there’s not a computer in sight – and they’re not alone
In the heart of Silicon Valley is a nine-classroom school where employees of tech giants Google,Apple and Yahoo send their children. But despite its location in America’s digital centre, there is not an iPad, and smartphone or screen in sight. Instead teachers at the Waldorf School of the Peninsula prefer a more hands-on,experiential approach to learning that contrasts sharply with the rush to fill classrooms with the latest electronic devices. The pedagogy emphasises the role of imagination in learning and takes a holistic approach that integrates the mental, practical and creative development of pupils.
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Source: theguardian.com