Providing your students with a classical education does not have to be a daunting task. Classical Historian has produced a seminar to empower parents to teach and apply the Socratic Discussion methodology to your study of history. This box set comes with 6 DVDs and a worktext for parents to work through as they watch the DVDs. While not necessary to teach the Classical Historian programs, it does provide a leg up and the confidence to teach the Socratic methodology for all levels of the Trivium stages. With a run time of 6-7 hours, parents can prepare before the school year starts to teach in this classical approach. 77 pgs., sc. ~Rebecca
Teaching the Socratic Discussion DVD Seminar Updated Edition
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Grade 7-AD
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Description
Publisher's Description of Teaching the Socratic Discussion DVD Seminar Updated Edition
Teaching the Socratic Discussion in History Seminar is an exciting, informative, and educational training course for those wishing to teach history with a classical approach. This seminar gives the philosophical and historical reasons why the classical approach to history education is the best, it compares the classical approach to education with the progressive approach, it provides concrete lessons how to teach history classically, and it contains a practicum Mr. De Gree teaching the tools of the historian to students, leading students in a Socratic discussion, and reviewing and grading student essays.
For those who want their students or children to learn how to distinguish fact from opinion, how to form historical judgment, how to engage in a civil history discussion, how to write a persuasive essay in history, and how to acquire the skills of an independent thinker and communicator in all areas of their life, this is the program for you. This program provides the teacher with the background knowledge and practical steps how to teach and excite students to be lifelong learners. Learn how to be the spark of academic zeal in your students!
Components of this seminar include 6 DVDs and an accompanying book.
Category Description for Classical Historian Classical History Curriculum
The Classical Historian is a Socratic, discussion-based history curriculum that teaches students how to analyze debatable historical questions, gather evidence, think critically, form opinions, and defend them coherently. Using a step-by-step process, it develops strong research, writing, and argumentation skills while exploring significant events and ideas from a Christian perspective.
The program is designed for teacher-student interaction and builds lifelong analytical and communication abilities.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Socratic dialogue method with open-ended, period-specific questions
- Step-by-step instruction in historical analysis, fact vs. opinion, evidence evaluation, and essay writing
- Weekly lessons combining 1-hour class discussion and independent research/writing
- Progressive skill-building from shorter essays to multi-page research papers
- Strong emphasis on critical thinking, outlining, thesis statements, and revision
- Flexible for multi-age use with adaptable essay requirements
Program Components:
- Curriculum Guide: 32-week lesson plans for the teacher with reading assignments, discussion prompts, and writing instruction
- Student Manual: Fill-in-the-blank guide with essay questions, pre-writing activities, and analysis tools
- Teacher’s Edition: Complete student manual with answers, detailed grading helps, and sample essays
- Teaching Socratic Discussion DVD Set and Manual: Instruction in the Socratic method (one-time purchase)
- Other Required Resources: Specific historical texts and primary sources available from the publisher
The Classical Historian stands out for its classical methodology, Socratic approach, and practical skill-building that turns students into confident historians and communicators. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a rigorous, discussion-rich history curriculum that develops strong analytical and writing abilities.
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| Product Format: | Other |
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| Grades: | 7-AD |
| Brand: | Classical Historian |
| Length in Inches: | 9.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 12.625 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.5 |
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