Peculiarities of the development of the sphere of feelings of 5-9 grade students by means of Waldorf pedagogy in labor education

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to study the specifics of the development of students' feelings in the lessons of labor education using the means of Waldorf pedagogy. Using the methods of historical and pedagogical analysis and the study of modern pedagogical experience, Waldorf pedagogy is considered as a means of formation and development of intellect, will and feelings, as an alternative educational philosophical humanistic idea of a deep understanding of pupils, and childhood as a process of continuous personal growth and self-development based on a holistic approach to spiritual , mental and physical development of the individual.

The result of the study was the specification of the features of the development of the students' emotional sphere in the lessons of labor training by means of Waldorf pedagogy: age characteristics of children; consideration of students' temperament; the importance of applied meaning of work; consideration of seasonal activity; taking into account rhythms and rituals in lessons; freedom of the creative process.

It is shown that due to the work of students of grades 5-9 in labor training lessons with various materials and technologies, teenagers have a wide range of choices and development, which undoubtedly develops the sphere of their feelings in a harmonious and intensive way.

It is proven that, knowing the peculiarities of each temperament, the teacher sets the task of cultivating each temperament by working with the sphere of feelings, which is the least available for each type.

It is recognized as an important aspect of the development of feelings that teachers include a cultural and national component in the lessons of labor education, which is particularly related to seasonal activities.

Conclusions: the holistic-humanistic orientation of Waldorf pedagogy, as an alternative educational system, is based on the principles of anthroposophy and is aimed at the gradual development of intellect, will and feelings, starting from sensory perception of the environment, through the realization of abilities in the inner-spiritual dimension, to the formation of ideals, values ​​and discovery of one's individuality.