The Well Trained Mind A Guide to Classical Education at Home 4th edition by Susan Wise Bauer, Wise Bauer ISBN 0393253627 978-0393253627

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ISBN 10: 0393253627

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Author: Susan Wise Bauer, Wise Bauer

 

Is your child getting lost in the system, becoming bored, losing his or her natural eagerness to learn? If so, it may be time to take charge of your child’s education―by doing it yourself.

The Well-Trained Mind will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school―one that will train him or her to read, to think, to understand, to be well-rounded and curious about learning. Veteran home educators Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise outline the classical pattern of education called the trivium, which organizes learning around the maturing capacity of the child’s mind and comprises three stages: the elementary school “grammar stage,” when the building blocks of information are absorbed through memorization and rules; the middle school “logic stage,” in which the student begins to think more analytically; and the high-school “rhetoric stage,” where the student learns to write and speak with force and originality. Using this theory as your model, you’ll be able to instruct your child―whether full-time or as a supplement to classroom education―in all levels of reading, writing, history, geography, mathematics, science, foreign languages, rhetoric, logic, art, and music, regardless of your own aptitude in those subjects.

Thousands of parents and teachers have already used the detailed book lists and methods described in The Well-Trained Mind to create a truly superior education for the children in their care. This extensively revised fourth edition contains completely updated curricula and book lists, links to an entirely new set of online resources, new material on teaching children with learning challenges, cutting-edge math and sciences recommendations, answers to common questions about home education, and advice on practical matters such as standardized testing, working with your local school board, designing a high-school program, preparing transcripts, and applying to colleges.

You do have control over what and how your child learns. The Well-Trained Mind will give you the tools you’ll need to teach your child with confidence and success.

The Well Trained Mind A Guide to Classical Education at Home 4th Table of contents:

Introduction

• The Purpose of Classical Education

• Why Classical Education Works

• A Flexible Approach to Homeschooling

• Overview of the Trivium: Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric

Part I: The Classical Approach to Education

1. Classical Education: An Overview

   • The Structure of the Trivium

   • The Stages of Learning: From the Grammar Stage to the Rhetoric Stage

   • The Role of the Teacher in Classical Education

   • Integrating Classical Education into Everyday Life

   • The Benefits of Classical Education

2. The Grammar Stage: Building a Strong Foundation

   • The Importance of Memorization and Learning Facts

   • Teaching Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic

   • Classical Approach to History and Literature

   • Science, Foreign Languages, and the Arts in the Grammar Stage

   • The Role of Repetition and Rote Learning

3. The Logic Stage: Developing Reasoning and Critical Thinking

   • Transitioning to Analytical Thinking

   • The Study of Logic and Its Application

   • Exploring the Foundations of Mathematics and Science

   • Teaching Grammar, Writing, and History through the Logic Lens

   • Developing Debate and Argumentation Skills

4. The Rhetoric Stage: Fostering Eloquence and Mastery

   • Developing Advanced Writing and Speaking Skills

   • Teaching High School-Level Writing, Literature, and Composition

   • The Role of Rhetoric in Classical Education

   • History, Philosophy, and Social Studies in the Rhetoric Stage

   • Preparing for College and Beyond

Part II: Curriculum Guides for Each Stage

5. The Grammar Stage Curriculum

   • Reading and Phonics

   • Teaching Writing and Grammar

   • History and Geography for Younger Students

   • Mathematics: Approach and Methods

   • Science: Foundations and Methods for Young Learners

   • Latin and Other Foreign Languages

   • Classical Music, Art, and Other Subjects

6. The Logic Stage Curriculum

   • Advanced Grammar and Writing

   • Logic: Teaching Formal and Informal Logic

   • History and Literature in the Logic Stage

   • Science and Mathematics: Moving to Abstract Thinking

   • Classical Languages and Advanced Foreign Languages

   • Latin and Greek

   • Practical Life Skills and Critical Thinking

7. The Rhetoric Stage Curriculum

   • Advanced Writing and Composition

   • Advanced Literature and Rhetoric

   • History: World History, American History, and Geography

   • The Study of Science, Mathematics, and Philosophy

   • Preparing for High School and College Applications

   • Independent Research and Self-Directed Learning

   • Ethics, Logic, and the Development of Personal Opinion

Part III: Practical Tips for Homeschooling

8. Building a Home Learning Environment

   • Organizing Your Space and Time for Success

   • Using a Schedule and Managing Your Time

   • Creating a Classical Home Library

   • Incorporating Classical Learning into Daily Life

   • Maintaining Focus and Discipline in Homeschooling

9. Homeschooling Resources and Tools

   • Recommended Classical Curriculum Resources

   • Online Learning Tools and Resources

   • How to Choose the Right Curriculum for Your Family

   • Evaluating Educational Software and Supplemental Materials

10. Testing, Assessment, and Records

• How to Track Progress Without Standardized Testing

• Keeping a Record of Learning Achievements

• Handling Graduation, Transcripts, and College Applications

Part IV: Moving Beyond the Trivium

11. College Admissions and Beyond

• Preparing for College with a Classical Education

• Navigating the College Admissions Process

• Classical Education and Lifelong Learning

• The Role of the Liberal Arts in Higher Education

12. Classical Education for the Modern Family

• Incorporating Classical Learning into a Busy Household

• Homeschooling Multiple Children with Different Learning Needs

• Encouraging Self-Directed Learning and Independence

• Classical Education as a Lifelong Journey

Appendices

• Appendix A: Suggested Reading Lists for Each Stage

• Appendix B: Sample Schedules for Homeschooling

• Appendix C: Helpful Websites and Online Resources

• Appendix D: How to Get Started with Classical Education

• Index

Conclusion

• The Importance of the Classical Tradition in Modern Education

• Final Thoughts on Nurturing Lifelong Learners

• Encouragement and Inspiration for Homeschooling Families

 

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