Jürgen Peters

Dr. Jürgen Peters currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Science at Alanus University since 2021, focusing on Waldorf Education, Childhood Education, and Art Education. Previously, he held roles as a Research Assistant (2009–2013), completing his doctoral thesis on work-related behavior patterns among Waldorf teachers. His career spans teaching mathematics and physics at Waldorf schools (Witten, Wilton NH, USA) and roles in teacher training programs. He earned a Mathematics diploma from Ruhr University Bochum in 1980.

His research emphasizes empirical studies of Waldorf education systems, teacher well-being, and school quality. Key areas include analyzing workload and job satisfaction among educators, evaluating educational experiences in alternative schools, and developing curriculum frameworks. Peters has co-authored over 20 publications including monographs like Wir waren auf der Waldorfschule (2021) and peer-reviewed articles in journals like RoSE - Research on Steiner Education.

His work bridges pedagogical theory with practical implementation, contributing to quality development initiatives in Waldorf schools through collaborative projects and institutional evaluations.