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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
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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
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Everything you need is included.
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Updated to align with the Revised Edition, these optional audio
files feature Dr. Christopher Perrin and his wife, Christine, reading the
fables, myths, historical narratives, and other source material used in each
chapter. These digital files will add a dynamic engagement to your lesson and
will also help auditory learners enhance their understanding of the material. After
your order processes, the access code and instructions will be emailed from
Rainbow Resource Center. ~ Ruth
Publisher's Description of Writing & Rhetoric Book 5: Refutation & Confirmation Revised Edition Streaming Audio Files (Digital Access)
Customer will receive an email with access code and instructions to redeem on the Classical Academic Press website.
The Refutation & Confirmation Audio Files accompany Writing & Rhetoric Book 5: Refutation & Confirmation. These audio files allow students to engage their sense of hearing and their listening intelligence as Dr. Christopher Perrin, along with the Writing and Rhetoric series editor, Christine Perrin, deliver the readings aloud in a thoughtful manner.
This product is offered as a ZIP file containing several MP3 files. MP3 files can be used with most popular music players, such as iTunes.
This 12-lesson study utilizes fables, historical narratives,
and legends from various cultures to teach the Refutation/Confirmation stage of
the Progymnasmata. Continuing to build on previous skills of narrative,
descriptive and persuasive writing, this one-semester course from Classical
Academic Press moves toward persuasive writing, in written and oral forms.