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  • What do you think about the way Andrew was drawn into the renewal of classical education?
  • Reflect on the ways in which you were drawn into the renewal of classical education. Are there ways in which you, like Andrew, were exposed to principles of classical pedagogy before you were able to recognize them as such? If you are in a group, share this narrative with your colleagues.
  • What do you think of Andrew’s definition of classical education? In what ways do you find it helpful? Can you repeat or summarize his definition?
  • What do you think of Andrew’s description of the liberal arts as “liberating” arts? What does he mean by “liberating” arts?
  • After hearing Andrew describe the mimetic mode of teaching, do you find that in some ways you do in fact teach this way? Can you recall being taught this way?
  • After hearing Andrew describe Socratic teaching, do you find that in some ways you do, in fact, teach this way? Can you recall being taught this way?
  • Reflect on Andrew’s description of harmony as a faculty of learning—as a yearning for harmony and the resolving of discord.