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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.
Publisher's Description of Profiles of Valor Volume 3
America’s greatness is rooted in its goodness, which is rooted in Christianity.
Step into the heart of America’s struggle for liberty, December 1777 to October 1780. From daring spy rings to bravery on the battlefield, you’ll meet ten real heroes, each demonstrating a powerful virtue like discretion, loyalty, and creativity. These true stories reveal the Christian faith and grit that built a nation. Read the entire four-book series to fall in love with American history, reconnect with its godly founding values, and discover a pathway for its future.
Discover the true stories of Revolutionary War heroes who
demonstrated powerful, godly virtues throughout their lives. Covering the
earliest days of America’s fight for freedom through the birth of a new nation,
each book covers ten men and women whose Christian character and grit built our
nation. Their stories exhibit powerful virtues like courage, compassion,
humility, responsibility, and more. Enjoyable stories invite children to fall
in love with history, while the end-of-chapter questions help them understand
and apply the biblical character trait exhibited in the life of the real-life
hero. A wonderful family read-aloud that invites life-changing discussion.
