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Description
Why not continue a good thing? Like the other FIAR studies, with Above and Beyond, you can read a wonderful book (Hitty: Her First One Hundred Years) that crosses centuries and continents while covering topics in five principal areas: History and Geography (Ireland), Language Arts (writing your own memoirs), Science (bats), the Fine Arts (drawing animals more realistically), and Human Relationships (listening to your conscience) [examples are all from Chapter 1]. And like the other FIAR studies, the emphasis is on "loving to learn" although at this level the study is more self-guided where the student will benefit from working together with his/her teacher but does not "have" to. You will still need to provide math, spelling and grammar separately but Above & Beyond can be used as a stand-alone 6-8 week unit study or as a change-of-pace supplement to other curricula. There's complete flexibility - you can go at your own pace or follow your interests with the goal of learning every day; of actively expanding knowledge. Writing a research paper is an Above & Beyond project and the student is led step-by-step through the process. She/He is also encouraged to participate in a meaningful service project. ~ Janice
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.