School Culture: Full Lesson Tour in Community, Virtue, & Education
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Community, Virtue, & EducationLesson 1: Plato and Classical Education2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 2: Communal Education (Paideia)6 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 3: Embodied Learning - Liturgical Learning3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 4: The Practice of Scholé (Part 1)12 Topics|1 Quiz
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Recommended Reading
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Outline of Session
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Discussion Questions
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Dr. Perrin's Presentation Slides
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Jesus, Martha, and Mary Johannes Vermeer's "Christ in the House of Martha and Mary" (1654-1655)
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Luke 10:38-42, "At the Home of Martha and Mary"
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Ratio and Intellectus (2 Aspects of Humans)
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A Rhythm of Rest in School, Class, & Family
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Cultivating Beautiful Spaces
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Fra Angelico's "Annunciation" (yr. 1437-46)
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Study Spaces to Encourage Scholé
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Thomas Aquinas: Liturgical Practice
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Recommended Reading
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Lesson 5: The Practice of Scholé (Part 2)3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 6: Meaningful and Effective Classrooms4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 7: Culture: Setting Conditions4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 8: Culture: Growing Culture2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 9: Culture: Responding in Love2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 10: The Basis of Partnership with Parents: Under the Church, Apprenticing Young Humans2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 11: Partnerships with Parents: Communication and Peacetime Strengthening2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 12: Culture, Calling, & Curriculum4 Topics
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Grammar School Community, Virtue & EducationLesson 13: The Moral Imagination and the Importance of Stories3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 14: Classroom Management Conducive to Learning3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 15: Shepherding the Grammar School Students Heart3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 16: Partnering with Parents2 Topics|2 Quizzes
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Upper School Community, Virtue & EducationLesson 17: Who Do We Teach?4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 18: Students Afflicted with Acedia & Ennui2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 19: Helping Students Overcome Acedia or Ennui2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 20: Leading Effective Discussions3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 21: Socratic Teaching3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 22: Introduction to Socratic Education, Part 13 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 23: Introduction to Socratic Teaching, Part 23 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 24: An Example of Socratic Teaching1 Topic|1 Quiz
Catechism

“The word ‘catechism’ is derived from the Greek word katechaeo, meaning ‘to instruct orally.’ In the early church, katechaeo referred to oral instruction in Christian doctrine by which non-Christians were prepared for baptism in order to become members of the church. Although there apparently were some handwritten catechetical materials in the early Middle Ages, scholars believe that Martin Luther’s Small Catechism (1529) was the first catechism to be published. Much of his catechism’s content consists of questions and answers.”
— Alvin Schmidt, The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization
Luther’s catechism begins “THE FIRST COMMANDMENT: You shall have no other gods. What does this mean? We should fear, love and trust in God above all things.” The Westminster Catechism begins with the question, “What is the chief and highest end of man?” which is answered, “To glorify God and enjoy him forever.” Catechisms attempt to teach basic concepts often through questions and answers.