Teaching the Great Books
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Introduction
Teaching the Great Books: Course Introduction (Preview Content)4 Topics|1 Quiz -
LessonsLesson 1: What Should We Read? (Preview Content)4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 2: How Should We Read the Classics?4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 3: How to Do Deep Reading5 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 4: Ancient and Modern Modes of Interpretation4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 5: How to Teach Great Books—Part I4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 6: How to Teach Great Books—Part II5 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 7: Classroom Habits and Practices4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 8: Who Do We Teach?4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 9: Students Afflicted with Acedia or Ennui3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 10: Helping Students Overcome Acedia or Ennui2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 11: Who Is the Teacher?2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lesson 12: The Unusual, Unpredictable Day1 Topic|1 Quiz
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Lesson 13: How to Test Students1 Topic|1 Quiz
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Lesson 14: How to Begin the School Year1 Topic|1 Quiz
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Class ObservationsLesson 15.1: Observe 7th Grade Classroom (with pre-class interview)
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Lesson 15.2: Observe 7th Grade Classroom (with class session)1 Topic
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Lesson 16.1: Observe 10th Grade Classroom Day 1 (with pre-class interview)
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Lesson 16.2: Observe 10th Grade Classroom Day 1 (with class session)
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Lesson 16.3: Observe 10th Grade Classroom Day 1 (post-class interview)1 Topic
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Lesson 17.1: Observe 10th Grade Classroom Day 2 (with pre-class interview)
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Lesson 17.2: Observe 10th Grade Classroom Day 2 (with class session)
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Lesson 17.3: Observe 10th Grade Classroom Day 2 (with post-class interview)1 Topic
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Lesson 18.1: Observe 10th Grade Classroom Day 3 (with pre-class interview)
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Lesson 18.2: Observe 10th Grade Classroom Day 3 (with class session)
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Lesson 18.3: Observe 10th Grade Classroom Day 3 (with post-class interview)1 Topic
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End of Course TestEnd of Course Test: Teaching the Great Books1 Quiz
Assignments and Action Steps
Think of a major event or profound experience in your life like the apostle Paul’s conversion or a viewing of the Isenheim Altarpiece. Think of the ways that you have told the story in the past and make a point to tell or write down the story after some serious reflection. Keep a “pedagogical diary” and record your thoughts on the process and how you have deepened your understanding as you have different perspectives. 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.