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The Geneva School Grammar School Symposium
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LECTURES
Lecture 1: A Clear Definition of Classical Education5 Topics|1 Quiz -
Lecture 2: Building on a Strong Foundation4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 3: Teaching with Excellence in the Grammar School2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 4: Clear Words for Classical Education4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 5: Classroom Management Conducive to Learning3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 6: Shepherding the Grammar School Student's Heart3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 7: To What Shall I Compare Classical Education?3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 8: Partnering with Parents2 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 9: Developing a Growth Mindset3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 10: Why Classical Education?4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 11: Teaching Reading in the Grammar School (Part 1)3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 12: Teaching Reading in the Grammar School (Part 2)3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 13: Implementing Classical Education5 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 14: More Effective Lesson Planning3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 15: Total Participation Techniques4 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 16: Teaching with the Brain in Mind3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 17: Deepening Our Understanding of Classical Education3 Topics|1 Quiz
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Lecture 18: Building a Culture of Learning in a Grammar School3 Topics|1 Quiz
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- Discuss ways that you have engaged in both macro- and micro-level communication. Do you think you have the right balance of the two? What does the right balance look like?
- Discuss ways in which you have benefitted by being proactive in your communication, making the initial contact with a parent when a difficulty arose.
- Discuss ways in which you have regretted not being proactive in your communication.
- Consider taking Lori Jill’s advice and taking the initiative to contact the parents of those students you teach who are the most difficult. Discuss what you think you should say to each parent that will serve them and build trust.
- What does it mean to cultivate a personal rather than impersonal relationship with parents?
- What does it mean that sometimes a parent “needs an ear, not an answer”?