CLASSICAL LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION METHODS AND PRACTICE IN THE MODERN CONTEXT

Catalog description

This course investigates pedagogies and curriculum appropriate to the classical liberal arts school and how they impact and create a strong school culture. Investigations include: the selection and adaptation of pedagogies and curricula at various grade levels to accomplish the goals of classical liberal arts education; the nature and workings of Socratic seminars; creating a culture of beauty in the building and curriculum; articulating to others the value of a classical liberal arts education; transforming a school into a classical liberal arts school; starting a new school; inspiring and evaluating classical liberal arts schools and classical liberal arts teachers; forming, evaluating, and inspiring the classical liberal arts student.