“For me, WECE is a source of inspiration, a collective spirit and awareness—from the participants, mentors, and the entire team involved,” he said. “This process isn’t just about learning how to teach, but rather about caring about the impact of children’s education, which is part of their future.”
He added that children’s education cannot be separated from the awareness of educators and parents regarding the physiological, psychological and spiritual development of children (body, soul, spirit) .
Wool Painting and Table Puppets at the Waldorf Early Childhood Education Seminar 3 in Ubud, Bali
Mrs. Puspa’s impressions illustrate the spirit that was alive in each day of the seminar: that education is not just the transmission of knowledge, but a shared space for growing as conscious and warm-hearted human beings.
Waldorf Education Through the Power of Rhythm, Repetition and Respect in Children Aged 0-7 Years
Education as a Path to Awareness
Each afternoon, participants conclude the day with a Harvesting session and journal writing. In this quiet moment, they summarize not only what they’ve learned but also what they’ve experienced within themselves.
The question and answer forum at the end of the seminar also became a space to realize a fundamental thing: that educating children is actually a process of educating oneself.
“Learning the material and philosophy of Waldorf education , art, and understanding how to be a true human being is a never-ending process of growth — just as we hope that children will love the process of learning,” as Mrs. Puspa said.
Eight days in Campuhan was not just a seminar, but a journey that strengthened the belief that education is a calling to become a more conscious, warm, and whole human being.
