Students in Waldorf Schools don’t just read textbooks, they write them. For each subject they study, they compile their essays, drawings, maps, science lab and field reports into one comprehensive “main lesson book” that reflects their understanding of that particular subject. This approach has been shown to generate increased brain activity and connectivity, which boosts sensory processing and memory. Waldorf students thrive in High School, College and beyond because they have learned how to articulate their own understanding and point of view across multiple mediums.
Read the full article, Why Writing by Hand is Better for Memory and Learning, published by Scientific American.