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Description
Visual Latin is a video-based homeschool Latin course that instructs through short, humorous videos with worksheets for review. The video instruction is the heart of the program, and it features experienced Latin teacher Dwane Thomas and his trusty chalkboard. That’s it; no gimmicks. No cartoons. But trust me, your children will watch! Dwane brings his extensive knowledge of Latin and passion for languages into every lesson, and he does it with expression, humor and just enough unedited "goofs" to make it feel like you are sitting right there in his classroom, hanging on to every word.
The course is designed to be immediately rewarding, with
students reading and using short sentences immediately without having to first
memorize vocabulary lists or charts. Each level is intended for one year, but
you can set the pace that is right for your student. There are 30 lessons per
course. The three parts of each lesson include: (A) Grammar, (B) Sentences, and
(C) Reading.
The Teacher Guide and Worksheets and Quizzes are included as PDFs on the DVDs. However, if you prefer printed resources, they are available separately or as a set. Worksheets and Quizzes books include one set of student worksheets, quizzes and the vocabulary lists. The Teacher Guides include the scope and sequence, plus answer keys for the worksheets and quizzes. The Printed Book Set includes both the Teacher Guide and Worksheets/Quizzes books. Streaming courses do not expire.
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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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.