Classical Et Cetera

Homeschool Advice, Encouragement, and Support at the Memoria Press Homeschooling Conference 2024!

Summer is here which means Memoria Press Conference week is right around the corner! In this episode of the Classical Et Cetera podcast we are breaking down the entire week and giving you the top reasons why mom and dad should attend! The Sodalitas, Teacher Training, and Memoria College Conferences are great opportunities for homeschooling parents, classical school teachers, and students of higher learning to gather together in one place to celebrate our shared dedication to classical Christian education. The Sodalitas Homeschool Conference is a time we dedicate every year to offer homeschool families, beginners and experts alike, the opportunity to travel from all over the world to share and glean tips, advice, and motivation for the school year. It's also a great opportunity for the Memoria Press faithful and curious to get their hands on the curriculum and take advantage of great sales only available during conference week! The Memoria Press Teacher Training Conference is the perfect opportunity to enrich your classical classroom. The 2024 conference will feature plenary sessions led by Dr. Jan Bentz, Leigh Lowe, and Martin Cothran. The two days will be filled with workshops detailing our Classical Core Curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom discipline. The Memoria College Summer Conference invites classical enthusiasts, instructors, and students to join us for an opportunity to discuss the Great Books, learn from great teachers, and meet other great students. So what are you waiting for? Registration is open now! Find information, travel details, and registration particulars at the links below! Sodalitas: https://www.memoriapress.com/2024-sodalitas-homeschool-conference/ Teacher Training: https://www.memoriapress.com/2024-teacher-training-conference/ Memoria College: https://memoriacollege.org/summer-conference/#memoriapress #summerconference #classicaleducation
 
What We're Reading from This Episode:
The Man Who Would Be King —Rudyard Kipling (Paul)
The Jungle Book —Rudyard Kipling (Paul)
The Covenant of Water —Abraham Verghese (Tanya)
Anna Karenina —Leo Tolstoy (Carrie)
That Hideous Strength —C.S. Lewis (Carrie)

Homeschool Plans for the Summer! | School, Rest, Curriculum and More!

School is out for the summer! There's a lot of ways to spend a day this summer and a lot of ideas on how to make the most of your vacation plans, bucket list, and continuing education for the summer months. In this episode Classical Et Cetera sits down to offer some ideas that you can throw into your schedule that your classical homeschool students are sure to enjoy!#memoriapress #summer #homeschool
What We're Reading from This Episode:
The Man Who Would Be King —Rudyard Kipling (Paul)
Middlemarch —George Elliot (Tanya)
The Bishops Mantle —Agnes Sligh Turnbull (Tanya)
The Classical Tradition —Gilbert Highet (Martin)

The Characteristics Of Good Teaching | What Are The Qualities of a Great Teacher?

What makes a great teacher? What essential qualities, skills, attitudes, and perspectives turn good teachers into amazing educators? Today, on Classical Et Cetera, the table shares their experience as teachers, memories of great teachers who have impacted them, and helpful skills to cultivate for becoming a better teacher. Becoming a teacher, at home or in a classroom, is a challenging endeavor. One that costs energy, time, patience, and strength. But the reward for this undertaking is great. A peaceful learning environment, focused students and children, and successful days of learning and productive fellowship.
We are here to make teaching a robust curriculum at home simple, affordable, and accessible. Visit us online to chart your next steps into the world of classical education. https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/classical-core-curriculum/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=124
Join us for our Conference Week, this July! Get more details here. https://www.memoriapress.com/2024-sodalitas-homeschool-conference/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=124
 
#classicaleducation #teachers #memoriapress
 
What We're Reading from This Episode:
The Metropolis and the Life of Spirit —Georg Simmel (Paul)
Middlemarch —George Elliot (Tara and Tanya)
 

Hold the Line Homeschool! | Setting Classroom Expectations for Management and Organization

In this episode, we're talking about setting clear expectations in the classroom and in homeschool contexts. The table sits down with Tara Luse to talk about tips, advice, and strategies for cultivating a successful learning environment. Homeschoolers know that classroom management is a daily task, and one that with the right prep, can push your students in the right direction. This episode covers curriculum routines, disruptive habits and how to address them, healthy schedule management, and motivation to break into the school day with energy and focus.
 
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Looking for homeschooling curriculum? We offer packages for kindergarten, middle, and high school students! Check out the curriculum today! https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/classical-core-curriculum/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=123
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#classicaleducation #memoriapress #homeschooling
 
What We're Reading from This Episode:
The Richest Man in Babylon —George S. Clason (Paul)
Middlemarch —George Elliot (Tara and Tanya)
Love in the Time of Cholera — Gabriel García Márquez (Tara)
A Gentleman in Moscow —Amor Towles (Tanya)
 

What If Everyone Had A Classical Education? | Why Homeschool Classically with Memoria Press

On this episode of the Classical et Cetera podcast, the table sits down to talk about what the world might look like if everyone could benefit from a classical Christian education. What if our society celebrated critical thinking, philosophical analysis, and engaging with matters of the head and the heart? What if everyone started their careers, businesses, and homes equipped with the tools necessary for the Great Conversation that shaped our world for thousands of years? Memoria Press has dedicated itself to building a homeschooling curriculum that works and is classically educating children around the world. We are ready to answer any questions you might have about starting on this journey in your own home or school. Visit us at memoriapress.com to learn more! https://www.memoriapress.com/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=122
Check out our classical core curriculum! https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/classical-core-curriculum/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=122
 
#classicaleducation #memoriapress #homeschooling
 
What We're Reading from This Episode:
Life at the Bottom —Theodore Dalrymple (Paul)
The History of Rome —Theodor Mommsen (Martin)
A Town Like Alice —Nevil Shute (Martin)

How To Change The School System | Parental Involvement in Children's Education

On today's episode of Classical Et Cetera, the table sits down to talk about parent involvement in education. What tools do parents need to confidently engage with their children's education? How can parents feel more equipped to help their children succeed in their educational journey? What is the parent's role in children's education, why is parent-teacher communication important, and how will student's engagement in class improve when the parents engage themselves in what children are learning? What might be possible if parental involvement started in early childhood when a successful jumpstart in school matters most? Engaging with the curriculum, staying knowledgeable in children's literature and reading, and impressing upon your children the value of their own education will lend a huge hand to schools, teachers, and ultimately your family itself. Everyone plays a part in a child's education, and that part can be good or bad. It will take a lot of work to fix the American education system, but a parent that stays involved in the classroom or homeschool has made it known that they care, that they're engaged, and that their children are set up for success. Need some support? Check out the Memoria Press Forum where we answer questions, connect likeminded parents, and engage in great conversations! https://forum.memoriapress.com/
Looking to get started using Memoria Press? Check out the Classical Core Curriculum today! https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/classical-core-curriculum/
 
What We're Reading from This Episode:
The Conquering Tide —Ian W. Toll (Martin)
Death Comes for the Archbishop —Willa Cather (Martin)
The Classical Tradition —Gilbert Highet (Martin)
The Institutes of Oratory —Quintilian (Martin)
Orthodoxy —G.K. Chesterton (Paul)
Middlemarch —George Elliot (Tanya)
Rallying the Real Human Things —Vigen Guroian (Tanya)
 

What Have We Done to the Fine Arts? Is It Just an Elective?

Professor Carol is back in this episode of Classical Et Cetera to talk about the importance of studying the fine arts and music and its role in a classical education. In small ways we have lost the integral parts of the fine arts in our modern culture. And in our neglect, the fine arts have drifted to the backs of our collective consciousness to the role of a simple pass/fail elective. How do we take it back? It takes a unified curriculum, a passionate teacher, and a creative approach to reinstate the fine arts in the hearts and minds of our students. Join Jessica, Tanya, Paul and Carol as they dive into art's place in the classical world and how our culture can learn to thrive again with an emphasis and attention to the fine arts! Memoria Press is here to help homeschool and classical schooling families with tips, choices, and simple planning strategies to make classical Christian education available to all!
Check out our Art and Music Curriculum collection! https://www.memoriapress.com/art-music-enrichment/https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/classical-core-curriculum/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=120
Check out more of Dr. Carol from Memoria Press! https://www.memoriapress.com/articles/author/drcarol/https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/classical-core-curriculum/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=120
#memoriapress #finearts #classicaleducation

Contextualization & The Memoria Press Classical Curriculum

In this episode, Jessica, Paul, and Kathy discuss the importance of contextualization in classical education, sharing personal anecdotes and insights gained from working with schools of various backgrounds and cultures. Imlementing a one-size-fits all curriculum can pose a challenge with multicultural or hyper localized schools. Schools that come from homeschool backgrounds, integrated communities, or non-classical models need assistance and help in implementing a classical approach. From rural communities in Idaho to bustling urban centers like El Paso and Detroit, Memoria Press is dedicated to supporting schools in their journey towards embracing classical curriculum and fostering an environment of intellectual growth and cultural appreciation hand-in-hand. Discover how Memoria Press assists schools in crafting their unique educational vision, providing guidance, resources, and training tailored to their specific needs and contexts. Whether it's adapting curriculum to local languages or accommodating regional differences, Memoria Press is committed to ensuring that classical education remains accessible, enlightening, and elevating to all students, regardless of their background or circumstances. Join us on this inspiring journey through the world of classical education, where tradition meets innovation, and every student has the opportunity to thrive. Don't miss out—tune in to Classical Etc. by Memoria Press for more enriching conversations and valuable insights into the timeless principles of classical education. Check out our Trademark School Program! https://highlandslatin.org/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=120
Visit us to see our complete curriculum collection! https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/classical-core-curriculum/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=120
 
What We're Reading from This Episode:
Red Pony —John Steinbeck (Paul)
A Severe Mercy —Sheldon Vanauken (Kathy)
Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in the Digital Age —Sherry Turkle (Kathy)