Orientation in Classical Education: Foundations, History & Effective Teaching
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INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL EDUCATION
Lecture 1: A Clear Definition of Classical Education5 Topics|1 Quiz -
Lecture 2: Clear Words for Classical Education4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 3: To What Shall I Compare Classical Education?3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 4: Various Models of Classical Education2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 5: The Major Elements of Classical Education3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 6: Tracing the History of Classical Education (part one)4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 7: Why Classical Education?4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 8: Communal Education (Paideia)4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 9: Implementing Classical Education5 Topics|1 Quiz
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF CLASSICAL EDUCATIONLecture 10: Classical and Medieval Ideas of Leisure and Learning3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 11: The History of American Education4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 12: Education in the Medieval World4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 13: The History of Ancient Education3 Topics|1 Quiz
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ESSENTIALS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHINGLecture 14: Foundational Principles4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 15: Aiming at Human Flourishing4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 16: Meaningful Planning4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 17: Meaningful Assignments4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 18: Meaningful Assessments4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 19: Meaningful and Effective Classrooms4 Topics|1 Quiz
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THE SEVEN LIBERAL ARTSLecture 20: The Seven Liberating Arts3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 21: The History of the Seven Liberal Arts3 Topics|1 Quiz
Assignments and Action Steps
For one week, keep a “pedagogical diary” and record how you are using the principle of good assessment. Record how you think you succeeded and failed to properly communicate with and prepare your students for any recent assessments. Consider the environment your class(es) have surrounding tests and if you are contributing to “test hype.” See if your exams serve as tools of improvement for your students and if they are actually learning from your corrections. Then, share the results with your colleagues, academic team, or another homeschooling parent. Consider having your academic team do this together and then share the results and discuss at a team meeting. If you are a homeschool parent, consider sharing with your spouse or a homeschooling friend with similar philosophy of education.