Steiner was an Austrian philosopher and teacher. He was the thinker behind anthroposophy, which goes into the spiritual and intellectual world we live in.
"For the Waldorf student, music, dance, and theater, writing, literature, legends and myths are not simply subjects to be read about, ingested and tested. They are experienced. Through these experiences, Waldorf students cultivate a lifelong love of learning as well as the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual capacities to be individuals certain of their paths and to be of service to the world."
I really like this perspective because it goes into a whole different "realm" of education. I like that more is put into making sure students find meaning in their lives instead of simply being bored in school. They dance and listen to music and focus on the arts. Education becomes something to be desired.
I do not think that Steiner would agree with the banking concept. The idea of the banking concept is quite simple. The students are the bank, and the teachers just put information (like money) into them. With beliefs such as " the teacher teaches and the students are taught" and "the teacher knows everything and the students know nothing" shows that it is very narrow minded. The Waldorf education system is more spiritual, with more about finding meaning in their lives. This approach is not just putting the students down as simple means to give information instead of a blossoming human being who needs to find their greatest ability in order to succeed.
Sources:
http://www.whywaldorfworks.org/02_w_education/
https://elearning.salemstate.edu/courses/935572/files/36551087/download?wrap=1
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