Question: Teaching Your Children the Essentials of Classical Education

SKU
038261
ISBN
9780985170127
Grade AD
Classical
Christian/Religious
High Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
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.
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Middle School students should be encouraged to approach the world with curiosity. Leigh Bortins (and the organization she founded, Classical Conversations) teaches parents how to ask curiosity-sparking questions. With a goal of parent-student discussion and strengthening the mentoring relationship between them, Bortins goes carefully subject-by-subject outlining its dialectical (official classical name for this learning stage) approach. Along the way she makes a strong case for classical education. Helpful appendices provide lists of possible questions as well as resources. 223 pgs, pb. ~ Janice

Publisher's Description of Question: Teaching Your Children the Essentials of Classical Education

The Question: Teaching Your Children the Essentials of Classical Education, written by Classical Conversations' founder, Leigh Bortins, is a must-have designed to generate discussion, spark curiosity, and build strong relationships with your students by teaching with questions.

Paperback, 213 pages. © 2013



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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:Classical Conversations
Author:Leigh Bortins
Grade:AD
ISBN:9780985170127
Length in Inches:8.25
Width in Inches:5.625
Height in Inches:0.625
Weight in Pounds:0.7
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