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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.
Set in
the segregated South in the 1930s, this middle-school historical fiction novel
follows a young girl, Stella, who dreams of being a writer, and her family as
danger breaches her small town. One night, Stella sees a glimpse of the KKK
behind the lake, and it is only the beginning of the change about to come. When
Stella’s father decides he’s going to register to vote, trouble that has been
brewing begins to spill over into her community. Emphasizing the power and
importance of community and friendship, this book gives readers a chance to see
through Stella’s eyes as she fights for what is right. She is a noble main
character, kind and courageous, and an inspiration to readers young and old.
Though some violent events are depicted in this novel, nothing is graphic, and
the majority of the book centers on Stella’s family. Includes a reading guide
with discussion questions in the back. 336 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of Stella by Starlight
Stella lives in the segregated South—in Bumblebee, North Carolina, to be
exact about it. Some stores she can go into. Some stores she can’t.
Some folks are right pleasant. Others are a lot less so. To Stella, it
sort of evens out, and heck, the Klan hasn’t bothered them for years.
But one late night, later than she should ever be up, much less
wandering around outside, Stella and her little brother see something
they’re never supposed to see, something that is the first flicker of
change to come, unwelcome change by any stretch of the imagination. As
Stella’s community—her world—is upended, she decides to fight fire with
fire. And she learns that ashes don’t necessarily signify an end.
