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Classical Et Cetera

The Memoria Press Podcast Network

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

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32:03

Classical Geometry, Astronomy, Arithmetic, and Music...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/11/10

What is the quadrivium and how does it relate to classical education? If you've enjoyed our past conversations on the liberal arts, the trivium, and a close look at Christian homeschool education, this conversation is for you! Today we take an overview look at possibly the oldest learning curriculum in the world: The Quadrivium. Not only does a solid education need language arts to work, it needs the four pillars of geometry, astronomy, arithmetic, and music to work in a modern context. Why teach

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36:23

What Is The Trivium v.s. The Trivium Model?| Martin...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/11/03

The Trivium: Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric. But what is the Trivium and how relate to the popular trivium-based education model? And how do these foundational elements properly influence a classical education? These questions and more answered on today's episode of Classical Et Cetera. Join Martin, Shane, Tanya, and Paul as they break down the Trivium: what it is, what is does, and how it shapes our curriculum. Here is a link to the chart we mention throughout the episode:

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35:43

Whole Child Approach Has Failed The US School &...

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2022/10/27

America's Education System is in pretty bad shape. With deeply flawed philosophy surrounding early child education, mismanaged curriculum for kindergarten through high school, and missing the point of what school is supposed to be; the American Education System is filled with many, seemingly unfixable, problems. Today, Classical Et Cetera explores why. Join Shane, Paul, and Martin as they discuss a divisive problem, Whole Child Approach, in the US today. How do we take what seems broken and make it

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41:12

The Value Of A Classical Education | Memoria Press...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/10/20

Today we jump into teaching classical history with Memoria Press. Why do we teach history through narrative? How do we take the tales of antiquity and impart virtue education through our homeschool curriculum? How do we communicate Christian values through sinful characters? Shane sits down with Paul, Ian and Bryce to talk about the ways in which each of them have been impacted by the Famous Men series, why we talk so much about virtue, and how our Famous Men of Virtue YouTube series came to

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46:36

Philosophy Of Memoria Press Math Education | Tom...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/10/13

Today we're talking Memoria Press Math. Shane sits down with Paul, Tom, and Martin to discuss how we teach math in the classroom using the Memoria Press curriculum. Mathematics is a core component of a healthy classical education. Our foundations here at Memoria Press around math is grounded in the teaching of Plato, Descartes, and classical philosophers and educators from a wide swath of history. Developing a central philosophy has been instrumental in formulating our strategies to teaching math

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40:52

Reepicheep, Eustace the Dragon, and Classical...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/10/07

"There once was a boy named Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it." These words from C.S. Lewis's work Voyage of the Dawn Treader open today's podcast and set the stage for a discussion of what mice, dragons, and voyages can teach us about Classical Education. Join the table in wondering at Reepicheep's nobility, Eustace's journey from man to dragon to man, and the journey of the Dawn Treader. And, if you watch to the end, you'll hear about each of our favorite islands from the book

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43:38

The U. S. School System is Broken: Whole Word...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/09/29

Whole word reading method vs phonics. In the world of language education, Phonics is simply the best way to teach students how to read, write, spell, and speak. Its traditional approach stands the tests of time and science, and wins over all other language comprehension programs. The whole word learning approach is misguided, and it betrays both how broken the American school system has become and why Common Core learning is a disaster for U.S. students. What do we think? We think you should use

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47:49

Who Defines The Classical Education Model? | Paul...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/09/22

In this episode, the table approaches the merits and shortcomings of the various classical education models. Paul, Shane, Tanya, and Martin shed light on the thought process behind Memoria Press's educational model and our view of what makes a educational model classical. You don't want to miss it! Memoria Press exists to promote and impart the classical heritage of the Christian West. Classical Christian education is the cultivation of wisdom and virtue through meditation on the Good, the True, and

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37:29

What You Can Learn From The Chronicles Of Narnia | MP...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/09/08

What was real about the land of the Chronicles of Narnia? In a nutshell, why should you study C.S. Lewis? What order should we read them in? Let's head into the wardrobe on this episode of Classical Et Cetera! Today Shane and the team talk the Chronicles of Narnia, the titular children's fantasy work from prolific author C. S. Lewis. Why do we read, study, and meditate on this work of Christian fiction? What can we learn from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe? Should you read The Horse and His

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43:35

Best Classical Classroom Setup For Learning in 2022 -...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/09/01

Classroom Management. What a challenge for a first year teacher and a classical veteran alike. Today Shane and the team sit down to talk best ideas and tips for classroom organization and decoration for your coming 2022 - 23 school year. In need of a classroom setup makeover? The team at Memoria Press have got you covered. We set a high bar for teachers and students heading back to school this year and if we know anything about education, its that a place for learning can change everything.

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49:31

Our British Book Recommendations : English Literature...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/08/18

Where would classical education be without the roots of British Literature? While American literature stands apart with its own defining characteristics, great swaths of Today Shane sits down with the classical book club to talk English Literature and their top recommendations and suggestions for classic reading from across the pond. They'll talk about great books for beginners to read from the UK and how to approach the broad library of classical English literature. We hope you find a great

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50:16

Our Favorite Books from American Literature | Ian...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/08/11

The world is filled with great fiction. And in episode two of our mini-series on Great Literature, we take a look at "The Great American Novel". What makes To Kill a Mockingbird so relevant? How does Moby Dick move us? What is it about the green light of The Great Gatsby that changes how we see the rest of American literature? Today Shane and the team sit down for a must - read - book - discussion - and - review of classics from the American literary genre. We hope these recommendations will help

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45:18

Why Reading Novels Is Important | Ian Galloway, Kyle...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/08/04

From casual comparisons of book lists to debates on the merits of Russian Literature (https://youtu.be/_SeMXQlnln8), we talk about the novels we read a whole lot. In this episode, Ian, Kyle, and Martin join Shane to discuss what makes a novel and why novels are primary in our literature curriculum. As always, you'll get a bunch of laughs as the table talks about all their favorite (and not-so-favorite) facets of various novels!

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56:16

Peda - what? : Is A ”Classical” Type of Pedagogy In...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/07/21

Today, Shane and the gang sit down to think through the importance of understanding, refining teaching practice and education methods in school, and exploring what a classical concept of pedagogy looks like. What is pedagogy? How do we put it into practice? How do we even define it? The question of pedagogy is a critical question and one that requires a strong definition and understanding of its meaning to parents and teachers alike. Of all the types of pedagogy, none stand stronger, in our

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42:51

Cultivating a Deep Philosophy And Method Of Teaching...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/07/07

How do we push the bounds of our own understanding? How do we make constant strides in teaching and education to cultivate our method, pedagogy, and educator's philosophy? Today on the show, Shane sits down to talk about the advantages, disadvantages, the imperative and demand for teacher's to cultivate a healthy philosophy of teaching. Today, the panel will discuss examples in historical learning and lecture, take a look at proofs from history, and show how each of them have cultivated a healthy

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56:48

Weather is the Conflict (Seriously): Russian Book...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/06/30

Today on Classical Et Cetera the boys sit down to talk about their favorite pieces of Russian literature. Books from the Classical Eastern European tradition that had an influential impact on their understanding of Russian culture, traditions, and ideology. This book club episode is filled with great recommendations for authors and their works for you to find and engage. We encourage an approach that leads us to the read the world and engage with the best reading we can find. Join us in this

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44:07

Classical Math, Plato, and Mathematics Education |...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/06/23

In today's episode of Classical Et Cetera, we're talking math. Specifically the history, origins, reform and philosophy of classical mathematics. Why is mathematics so important to our understanding of the world? And is math a fundamental part of classical education. Aristotle and Plato seem to think so, and so do we. In our show today, Shane sits down with Dan, Paul, and Memoria Press newcomer, Tom Sculthorpe to talk the origins of math from Plato to Descartes, how math learning has changed in the

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52:47

The Intersection of Music, Art, and Culture | Carol...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/06/16

Why is it important for everyone to engage with art? Why Meet Professor Carol Reynolds, professor of music history and global art educator with the Dallas Symphony and the Van Cliburn Foundation! And today she's going to brawl over art, more specifically why art belongs as a foundational element of a classical education. Art is a reflection of what our culture values. And the study of playing music, art and craft, and even folk dance are ways we engage with and absorb art into our everyday lives

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40:37

Why Study The Great Books? | Martin Cothran and Dan...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/06/02

Many see reading the Great Books as a productive pastime. But, is there value in a formal study of the Great Books for personal growth? In this episode, Martin Cothran and Dan Sheffler delve into the rhyme and reason of intentionally improving one's knowledge of the wisdom found in the Great Books of the Western world. Martin and Dan both head up Memoria College, a program designed to provide a meaningful encounter with the fundamental texts of philosophy, literature, theology, psychology, history,

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46:16

Homeschool Curriculum, Christian Values and Pagan...

Classical Et Cetera ·

2022/05/19

Homeschool curriculum choices are filled with a lot of questions. Especially you, mom and dad, in the Christian community that plan to give their children an education founded in the heritage of the classical western world. So how can we, mere followers of Jesus Christ and followers of faith, reconcile using Greek myths and other non - religious cultural literature in the same space that we study the history, significance, and culture of Christianity? That's what we're talking about today. How we

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