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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.
The instructional videos for this course, “Characterization,” begin with a 20-minute course introduction. Then, the 15 lessons range from 15 to 37 minutes. Students will continue mastering paraphrase and narrative, writing from different points of view, practicing creating their own style of expression, enhanced by clear and concise writing.
This is a lifetime, non-transferable subscription streaming product and is usable for single-family use. Internet access is necessary. After purchase, you will receive an email from Rainbowresource.com with access information. Digital items require setting up a MemoriaPress.com account. Licenses start once activated and will be accessible in this account. View student lessons online on a computer, tablet, or phone. These are not downloadable.
The Characterization stage of the Classical Composition program is primarily concerned with the skills of style, although students continue to practice the skills of Invention and Arrangement. These exercises further develop the students’ skills of sequencing, and is told as a soliloquy—further honing their narrative ability. This particular style is achieved through continued mastery of paraphrase and confining students to an abbreviated word count. Student capabilities include:
Classical Composition VII: Characterization Stage focuses on
the skills of style, with students continuing to to practice the skills of
Invention and Arrangement, following the instruction of Aphthonius.
