Self-directed education using self-correcting materials.

Developed by Rudolph Steiner. The philosophy that there is a spiritual world and that it is accessible to humans through personal development.

Downplaying racial, cultural and other differences in the backgrounds of individuals to promote popular American values and beliefs.

Montessori’s theory of how children learn – through taking in their environment and experiences.

The interactions of individuals in a group which draw them together. The importance, desirability, frequency, and intensity of these interactions are an important element for creating a sense of community.

The belief that the members of a group are important to each other and that the group will take care of its members. A sense of belonging.

Empathetic arousal through an individual’s ability to picture the mental state of another person in his or her mind and thereby understand that person’s thoughts, emotions, and goals.

Behaviors that show a willingness to help others including sharing, comforting individuals who are sad or distressed and taking turns.

Babies who reach out to other babies or adults in a group through clearly demonstrated social expressions. Babies who communicate with others and behave in ways that create a positive emotional climate in a group.

The copying of the facial expressions, posture or vocal tone of someone feeling distressed by another person, resulting in the observer experiencing the same emotion.