Classical Et Cetera

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Join the educators, authors, publishers, and visionaries at Memoria Press to unpack and understand the world of classical education.

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Our New Show on Classical Children’s Literature!

Introducing Novel Thoughts, a brand new show to the Memoria Press lineup that unpacks the classical children's literature and literature curriculum from Memoria Press. Why did we pick the books that landed in our curriculum? Why is the read - aloud experience crucial for homeschool kids? How can you take advantage of the thousands of hours of experience and the curated choices for kindergarten, first, second, and third grade literature and beyond that we've painstakingly worked to put together? ...

Jun 28, 2023•33 min•Ep. 239

What Happens When Students are Smarter Than Teachers?

It's not a foreign concept nor one that happens all that often either. But which is more important, teacher or student aptitude? How does a teacher keep a classroom engaged? How does a student navigate difficult learning? Today Shane sits down with Classical Et Cetera to talk through the tension between student and teachers, especially when there is a greater divide in aptitude for learning.

Jun 22, 2023•36 min•Ep. 238

Ways To Spend The Summer : My Classical Summer Bucket List 2023

Today we're talking Summer! Specifically, ideas for how to spend a Summer of mindfulness, quality alone time, and activities for your holidays that enrich your classical life. While we are big on homeschool curriculum and education, we love our rest and love the life-giving leisure that comes when spending quality time. Check out the Memoria Press Classical Summer Bucket list on this Episode of Classical et Cetera!

Jun 14, 2023•36 min•Ep. 237

Books Under 200 Pages You Should Read | Spoiler Warning | O’Connor’s The Lame Shall Enter First

**SPOILER WARNING** The Lame Shall Enter First New books you should read! Today the table is diving into a wonderful book by Flannery O'Connor; a short book, under 200 pages, that we think everyone should read at least once. We especially love recommending short books that won't break your schedule in half. "The Lame Shall Enter First" is a short story by Flannery O'Connor. It appeared first in The Sewanee Review in 1962 and was published in 1965 in her short story collection Everything That Ris...

Jun 07, 2023•36 min•Ep. 236

Come Check out Our Homeschool Curriculum at the Memoria Press Classical Homeschool Conference!

The 2023 Sodalitas Homeschool Conference is right around the corner! And on this episode of Classical Et Cetera, Shane sits down with three of the conference speakers to offer a sneak peak at what they have in store during their sessions. Homeschooling shouldn't be a lonely endeavor. Some visit Memoria Press to learn more about Classical Christian education, the advantages of Classical homeschool curriculum, learn strategies for better classroom behavior management and organization and so much m...

May 31, 2023•32 min•Ep. 235

Understanding the Classical View of Literary Criticism

Today the table sits down to talk about Martin's article "How To Think About Literature". What is the classical approach to literary criticism, and what view does classical thinking take when it comes to better analysis and review of literary work. Today we hope to equip with you skills that will help you analyze books, poetry, and literature in a more confident and holistic way.

May 24, 2023•46 min•Ep. 234

Teaching Virtue Ethics Through Classical Education: A Curriculum for Instilling Moral Character

In today's episode Shane sits down to unpack how the Memoria Press curriculum land classical education in general lays an ideal groundwork for instilling moral character in students. Packed with an illustrious history spanning nearly 2 centuries of philosophy, virtue reasoning, ethics and values, classical education is ideally equipped to teach homeschool and traditional school students the core of what makes decisions right and wrong. Today we unpack normative ethics, common philosophical devel...

May 17, 2023•40 min•Ep. 233

American History’s Place in a Classical Homeschool

People often ask us about how we include American history in our curriculum, especially in comparison to the history of Ancient Greece and Rome. Should we give American history more focus? Or, is it more important to study the civilizations that created and solidified classical education? Martin, Shane, Tanya, and Paul, the core crew, sit down to discuss these questions, and more, in today's episode of Classical Et Cetera. Watch now! Homeschool with Memoria Press today: https://www.memoriapress....

May 10, 2023•48 min•Ep. 81

How To Enjoy Opera within a Classical Education

Neither Tanya nor Shane enjoy opera like Professor Carol. But, through this episode, Professor Carol shares her love of opera with the table and with you! Learn from Professor Carol's years of experience working closely with opera houses to make performances accessible for all listeners. You won't want to miss her insights into the storytelling, structure, and goals of opera. Homeschool with Memoria Press today: https://www.memoriapress.com/homeschool/?utm_source=AudioOnly&utm_medium=CETC&am...

May 03, 2023•40 min•Ep. 90

The When’s, Why’s & How’s of PHILOSOPHY in A Classical Christian Homeschool Education

Students need to learn philosophy during their education. It is a core pillar in developing a child's own perspective on the things that go on in the world, and it's far more accessible than a lot of people might think. For the classical Christian homeschool, understanding the pros and cons of each philosophy curriculum you encounter is a great first step to incorporating such a pivotal aspect of youth education. Join us today as Shane, Paul, and Martin unpack the method and madness as to how an...

Apr 26, 2023•35 min•Ep. 232

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