The essence of holistic education is the comprehensive development of personality. This includes physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual growth. It is important to impart not only academic or practical knowledge to children but also to develop and encourage individual, authentic aspects of personality.
Integration
This education seeks to integrate various areas of teaching and learning methods. This means that the educational process includes different disciplines, activities, and experiences to ensure comprehensive personal growth.
Activity and experiential learning
Holistic education emphasizes active participation and the importance of practical experience. Instead of simply conveying information, learning through experience, experiments, and activities is encouraged, allowing children to directly experience and try what they are learning.
Self-development and personality growth
The goal of education is not only to impart knowledge but also to stimulate authentic personality and identity development. This includes promoting emotional intelligence, self-reflection, and self-regulation to help children understand themselves and their environment.
Social interaction and cooperation
In the context of education, social interaction and cooperation are encouraged. Children learn not only from their teachers but also from their peers, thus emphasizing the creation of connections with the child’s surrounding environment.