Richard Steel

Studies in linguistics; Camphill Seminary for Special Education, followed by 36 years in a community with children and adolescents with complex support needs; Waldorf pedagogical instruction and work in practical learning areas with young people; 1980-2008 teaching at the Special Education Seminary.

One year working with adults with complex needs; three years establishing a community for the elderly; since 2008 establishing and directing the Karl König Institute; poet, writer, and director.

Topics:

Anthroposophical understanding of human nature for pedagogy and biographical guidance; Child developmental disorders; Theory of the senses; Working with the calendar of the soul; Kaspar Hauser; Inner aspects of the climate crisis; The seasonal festivals and their significance today; Poetry and drama; Biography and work of Karl König.