Anyone up for this
Philosophy
of
Education?
We’ve gathered a network of folk exploring
the tenets this philosophy espouses, to include:
1 Gather-and-Banter (GAB)
about every month
with the “Face to Face with Greatness Seminar” CD series
and including homemade dessert and popcorn!
Free
RSVP
in Centennial (S. Denver), CO
starting January 2009
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…some TJEd information…
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The 9 Face-to-Face with Greatness Seminar CD’s:
(Friday, January 23, 2009)
“The Four Lost American Ideals”
(Saturday, 28 February 2009)
“7 Keys to Great Teaching”
(Saturday, 28 March 2009)
“The Liber”
(no April. May 2009)
“A Classical Approach to Art, Math, and Science”
(June 2009)
“Core & Love of Learning”
(no July. no August. no September.)
(TBA)
“The 8th Key & 4 Levels of Leadership Education”
(TBA)
“Cycles from the Classics”
(TBA)
“Shakespeare and the Bible”
(TBA)
“World Views and the Emerging State”
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The Phases of Learning:
1. Core Phase (ages birth ~ 8 yrs.)
2. Love of Learning Phase (~8 yrs. ~ 12 yrs.)
3. Scholar Phase (~12 yrs. ~ 16 yrs.)
4. Depth Phase (~College or equivalent)
5. Mission Phase (Change the World)
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The Big Ideas
The Method
The 5 Pillars of of Leadership Education
The 8th Key to Great Teaching
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The Smaller Ideas
The 5 Environments of Learning
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And a TJEd Summary,
I edited from the back of the 1st edition of
A Thomas Jefferson Education:
“A Thomas Jefferson Education is a classics-based education, and the title of the book, written by Dr. Oliver Van DeMille.
“In it, he describes the kind of education that created some of the greatest leaders in history—Thomas Jefferson being the quintessential example. The American founding fathers, as well as many other great men and women throughout history, were able to truly impact the world for better because they learned using classical educational models.
“In today’s world, the concept of this type of liberal arts education has generally been replaced by the mass-training of students for the job market.
“Have you ever wondered why in past generations, youth in their teens were well-versed in Shakespeare and Euclid, yet many teenagers today struggle to pass standardized tests? Are we, as a society any better educated today than those in years past? What kind of education do our children need for their future lives? How will our grandchildren and great- grandchildren be able to face the challenges of the future, if the lessons of the past become obsolete?
“Come out of the fog of modern distraction!
Change the face of education for future generations! Today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders!
“The greatest minds throughout history—those who changed the world and lead nations, dynasties, cultures, and societies—were once children, just like yours.
“We hope you’ll join us in this renaissance of true liberal arts education. The world needs leaders, and those leaders live in your home.”
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In a nutshell, it’s about “building a voyage, not an ivory tower.” In Dr. DeMille’s words. I like that. Any takers? ~ Kate
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“There is no frigate like a book
to take us lands away,
nor any coursers
like a page
of
prancing
poetry.”
- Emily Dickinson
