07-11-2007

Discovering Classical Education: Differences in Structure, Content, Method & Environment

Thanks to David Goodwin and the Ambrose Group for allowing us to post from their booklet, “Discover Classical Christian Education, A Parent’s Essential Guide“. Visit the Ambrose Group website, A non-profit group dedicated to expanding the reach and influence of classical Christian education

The uniquen approach of classical christian education includes:

A Structure that rewards self-control and personal diligence:

Students thrive as they meet a higher standard of classroom behavior.

Home work and project work emphasize self-reliance and a loveo f discovery and learning.

A lifelong work ethic is encouraged at a young age.

A Content and Method that develops thinking articulate students:

Time-tested methods that have been staples in Western culture and the Church since the second century.

Socratic teaching, debate, subject integration, and written and oral defense all provde the mental exercise to cultivate powerful minds.

Students see the big pictures by studying history, philosohpy,literature, art, theology, Latin, Greek, logic and rhetoric, math and science.

An emphasis on cultivating wisdom rather than just teaching facts and skills.

An environment that challenges students and creates a love of learning:

A tone of inspiration, fulfillment, joy, and respect, are visible throughout.

Students cultivate an interest in first principles and ultimate purposes.



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