The Case For Classical Christian Education

Author : Douglas Wilson
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002-11-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433516467

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The Case for Classical Christian Education by Douglas Wilson Pdf

Newspapers are filled with stories about poorly educated children, ineffective teachers, and cash-strapped school districts. In this greatly expanded treatment of a topic he first dealt with in Rediscovering the Lost Tools of Learning, Douglas Wilson proposes an alternative to government-operated school by advocating a return to classical Christian education with its discipline, hard work, and learning geared to child development stages. As an educator, Wilson is well-equipped to diagnose the cause of America's deteriorating school system and to propose remedies for those committed to their children's best interests in education. He maintains that education is essentially religious because it deals with the basic questions about life that require spiritual answers-reading and writing are simply the tools. Offering a review of classical education and the history of this movement, Wilson also reflects on his own involvement in the process of creating educational institutions that embrace that style of learning. He details elements needed in a useful curriculum, including a list of literary classics. Readers will see that classical education offers the best opportunity for academic achievement, character growth, and spiritual education, and that such quality cannot be duplicated in a religiously-neutral environment.

Author : Douglas Wilson
Publisher : Canon Press & Book Service
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781885767141

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Repairing the Ruins by Douglas Wilson Pdf

Repairing the Ruins is a collection of essays about classical education.

Author : Douglas Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Christian ethics
ISBN : 1954887108

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Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning by Douglas Wilson Pdf

"Newspapers are filled with stories about poorly educated children, ineffective teachers, and cash-strapped school districts. In this greatly expanded treatment of a topic he first dealt with in Rediscovering the Lost Tools of Learning, Douglas Wilson proposes an alternative to government-operated school by advocating a return to classical Christian education with its discipline, hard work, and learning geared to child development stages. As an educator, Wilson is well-equipped to diagnose the cause of America's deteriorating school system and to propose remedies for those committed to their children's best interests in education. He maintains that education is essentially religious because it deals with the basic questions about life that require spiritual answers-reading and writing are simply the tools. Offering a review of classical education and the history of this movement, Wilson also reflects on his own involvement in the process of creating educational institutions that embrace that style of learning. He details elements needed in a useful curriculum, including a list of literary classics. Readers will see that classical education offers the best opportunity for academic achievement, character growth, and spiritual education, and that such quality cannot be duplicated in a religiously-neutral environment"--

Author : Robert Littlejohn,Charles T. Evans
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006-04-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433517082

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Wisdom and Eloquence by Robert Littlejohn,Charles T. Evans Pdf

To succeed in the world today, students need an education that equips them to recognize current trends, to be creative and flexible to respond to changing circumstances, to demonstrate sound judgment to work for society's good, and to gain the ability to communicate persuasively.

Author : Gregg Strawbridge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Christian education
ISBN : OCLC:701927451

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Classical & Christian Education by Gregg Strawbridge Pdf

Author : Rebekah Merkle
Publisher : Canon Press & Book Service
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781591282099

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Classical Me, Classical Thee: Squander Not Thine Education by Rebekah Merkle Pdf

"Everyone is so busy giving the classical education to the students that I'm not sure people have taken the time to actually tell them why it matters..." Rebekah Merkle knows which high school classes you like and which you roll your eyes at, which books you enjoy and which you kinda skim. That's because she went through this whole thing called classical education, too: She was a guinea pig in one of the very first classical Christian schools in the country. Written for students by a (former) student, Classical Me, Classical Thee is lighthearted and--most importantly for you busy high-schoolers--very short. It has a simple goal: to explain why you students are doing what you do in class. (SPOILER: Grades aren't the point--you won't use your knowledge of the Iliad Book 5 every year until you die.) What you do in class is a drill -- and nobody drills for the sake of the drill. You do drills so that you can win the game. The real tragedy, though, would be if you didn't know you were doing drills... or didn't know there was a game at all. Grades aren't the point. So drill to win.

Author : William Jeynes,Enedina Martinez
Publisher : IAP
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781607527312

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Christianity, Education and Modern Society by William Jeynes,Enedina Martinez Pdf

The issues that these authors address in this book are some of the most salient in American society. It is imperative that Americans today address these issues and establish an appropriate world view. There is little question that how people resolve these issues will have a long-lasting impact on the future of civilization.

Author : Leigh A. Bortins
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 0230107680

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The Core: Teaching Your Child the Foundations of Classical Education by Leigh A. Bortins Pdf

In the past, correct spelling, the multiplication tables, the names of the state capitals and the American presidents were basics that all children were taught in school. Today, many children graduate without this essential knowledge. Most curricula today follow a haphazard sampling of topics with a focus on political correctness instead of teaching students how to study. Leigh Bortins, a leading figure in the homeschooling community, is having none of it. She believes that there are core areas of knowledge that are essential to master. Without knowing the multiplication tables, children can't advance to algebra. Without mastery of grammar, students will have difficulty expressing themselves. Without these essential building blocks of knowledge, students may remember information but they will never possess a broad and deep understanding of how the world works. In The Core, Bortins gives parents the tools and methodology to implement a rigorous, thorough, and broad curriculum based on the classical model, including: - Rote memorization to cement knowledge - Systematic learning of geography, historical facts, and timelines - Reading the great books and seminal historical documents instead of adaptations and abridged editions - Rigorous training in math and the natural sciences

Author : Randall Hart,Randall Hart, PhD
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780595381692

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Increasing Academic Achievement with the Trivium of Classical Education by Randall Hart,Randall Hart, PhD Pdf

Provides a brief summation of classical education, its history, and how its implementation increases academic achievement.

Author : David V. Hicks
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-08-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781538195369

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Norms and Nobility by David V. Hicks Pdf

A reissue of a classic text, Norms and Nobility is a provocative reappraisal of classical education that offers a workable program for contemporary school reform. David Hicks contends that the classical tradition promotes a spirit of inquiry that is concerned with the development of style and conscience, which makes it an effective and meaningful form of education. Dismissing notions that classical education is elitist and irrelevant, Hicks argues that the classical tradition can meet the needs of our increasingly technological society as well as serve as a feasible model for mass education.

Author : Christopher A. Perrin,Education
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Classical education
ISBN : 1600510205

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An Introduction to Classical Education by Christopher A. Perrin,Education Pdf

This book is an ideal introduction to classical education written by the headmaster of an established classical academy. It traces the history of classical education and describes its modern renaissance. The book also highlights the distinctive elements of the movement including its emphasis on teaching grammar, logic and rhetoric (the Trivium), and the extraordinary achievements of students who are receiving a classical education. Other sections address the role and benefit of classical language study (Latin and Greek) and integrated learning through a study of the great books of western civilization. The book is written in a colloquial, engaging style, with several anecdotes, diagrams and charts. This book is especially recommended to parents just beginning their examination of classical education. We have priced this booklet (and the Audio CD) very low so that schools and co-ops can affordably distribute it to parents. We encourage homeschoolers to give this booklet to other parents who may wish to consider classical education.

Author : Diane B. Lockman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Christian education
ISBN : 1432733281

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Trivium Mastery by Diane B. Lockman Pdf

Lockman details an authentic classical Christian home education that teaches three simple skill sets--language, critical thinking, and communication.

Author : Tracy Lee Simmons
Publisher : ISI Books
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2002-04
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015054422418

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Climbing Parnassus by Tracy Lee Simmons Pdf

"Tracy Lee Simmons readily concedes that there is little reason to hope for a widespread renascence in the teaching of Greek and Latin to our nation's schoolchildren. But he argues that, whatever its immediate prospects, an education in the classical languages is of inestimable personal and cultural value.".

Author : Christopher Perrin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1600510353

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Greek Alphabet Code Cracker by Christopher Perrin Pdf

"The famous Grecian Urn of Achilles has been stolen ... The Greek alphabet is the key to decoding the clues and recovering the stolen treasure. Learn all of the Greek letters from alpha to omega along with their phonetic pronunciation. Decipher the encoded clues from witnesses to discover the identity of the thief and to trace the escape route. You will learn to to sound out English words with the Greek alphabet and you will even be able to write in your own Greek-letter code"--Page 4 of cover

Author : Timothy Dernlan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798547801105

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A Guide to Understanding Classical Christian Education by Timothy Dernlan Pdf

This book answers common questions about classical Christian education in the areas of history, philosophy, Christianity, classical terms, grammar, logic, rhetoric, parenting, graduates, government involvement, and quotations. It is intended to benefit individuals who are new to the classical Christian education movement as well-as those who have been involved in classical Christian education for several decades. Having a shared understanding of answers to common questions unifies our individual mental models, clarifies divergent assumptions, and strengthens mutual beliefs so we can walk together toward a unified mission for the good of our children and the glory of God alone.