Why is Memoria Press Traditional?
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- čas přidán 20. 10. 2021
- What is a traditional school, and why is Memoria Press traditional? Is a traditional school outdated or irrelevant? Or is it, perhaps, the better model? In this episode you’ll hear about why Memoria Press is traditional in its education. And, you’ll learn about why being traditional doesn't make you an "old fuddy duddy".
In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, Shane, Tanya, Martin, and Paul sit down to talk "Traditional".
First, they'll cover the difference between "old" and "traditional" , touch on the core philosophy of a traditional education, and contrast a classical traditional classroom with a modern classroom.
Then Martin will talk about the connection between orderly discipline and a traditional pedagogy.
Shane and the panel will connect the practical execution of a classical classroom with a traditional "state of mind" and how that state of mind influences far more than a singular classroom.
Thirdly, they'll talk about the structure of a traditional education, a structured curriculum that doesn't curate itself to fit a child, but rather transforms and uplifts a child to meet the challenges of the educated world.
And finally, they'll point out some of the inconsistencies in the arguments against a traditional education, describe some of the problems of the practical modern classroom, and reiterate the importance of a traditional education in the world.
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In season 2 of Classical Et Cetera, Shane sits down with a panel of MP's finest to talk about our core beliefs, tenets, and pillars of education. Join Tanya, Martin, and Paul for this episode on the significance of traditional education and why they have chosen to stay the course.
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Great! Perfect. The rule now is no rules. Teachers cannot ground children if they make a mess. Children don't obey. The other day I visited a school and started laughing without believing that there were children in the school, as they were silently listening to the teachers, taking notes in their chairs. I went from room to room, shocked. The children spoke, but politely, that is, they spoke softly. What should be the minimum standard became an exception. Do not give up. You are not changing lives, but saving lives. Literally.
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement and sharing your story of the traditional school! We love hearing about your experiences!
I just want to say that I like you guys so much. I have listened to this podcast many times and really enjoyed not only the content of the conversations, but I enjoy the friendships that you all clearly have with one another. Thank you for inviting us to take part in this with you. God bless you.
We used a different curriculum last year with the exception of MP Latin and cursive. This year we went full MP and the drastic change has been transformative. We were previously lackadaisical in our school time. It was more of a season due to circumstances but I knew as soon as I committed to MP those days were over. Since implementing order, teacher centered, traditional teaching methods, our school days have resulted in learning. The stress inducing moments are nearly gone, the battles for attention almost a thing of the past. For the first time ever my son said, "I love this new school work it's fun." Fun? It's not supposed to be fun, but they love it. In less than two weeks by using flashcards and repetition, they are learning and memorizing material in ways they have not been able to in the past and I think that is the difference. They are excited because they are noticing that they are learning. I am an online student and as much as technology helps me everyday, I have never used tech to teach my children. I have always used books. The problem with college materials is they are all being transformed. "Inclusive" language and the like are rewriting the course materials and I am literally seeing it unfold right before my eyes. I began as a college student in 1998, took a hiatus until 2019, and have witnessed the indoctrination of students by no less than ninety percent of instructors. Even in Christian schools, which is what I attend. They claim to hold to the Doctrine but few do. I am beyond grateful for Memoria Press and everything you do.
Grateful for this channel. Just ordered some of the curriculum from Memoria Press.
Grateful for you too! Keep up the great work in your homeschool!
The importance of this is something I discovered when I brought my kids home to teach them. In the beginning we were on the floor, at the kitchen table, on the couch. My kids all talked to me at the same time, and it was chaos. My husband bought us some old school desks and I transformed my living room into the school room. I brought the old rule back that kids need to raise their hands to speak during school hours and made it clear that just because we are home doesn't mean we don't take learning seriously. I am so glad I found Memoria Press, especially for my kindergartener to be able to give her such a solid education. Thank you!
Natasia that's an amazing story, thank you so much for sharing your experience with your homeschool! You're doing amazing!
Speaking of Spanish…..😁 Would love to see a Spanish forms series someday!!
Ah, homeschooling with little children in the home makes it impossible to be "orderly, quiet and without distraction", especially for those of us who live in small apartments. Our homeschool room is the living room, which multifunctions as the toy room, craft room, a bedroom, TV room, and dining room. There is no "quiet place" in another bedroom my child can retreat to because they will play when my eyes aren't on them! Because of all the distractions from the littles playing or crying, I bought sound-proof ear covers for their independent work. But it is impossible to have orderly lessons. Whenever I try to read aloud or teach, the baby cries, the toddler won't stop talking or play quietly. Chaos is the norm. But how can I even help it? I often have to postpone lessons because we almost never get quiet time.
How do we redirect children who have been in public schools who have become addicted to the chrome book? It is a battle in our home since starting our homeschool journey.
In short, the best thing we've found is to take the chrome books away during school time. Now, guiding them away from the dependency will take time and work, but if the goal is to have a traditional home school then stick with it and trust that you're teaching your children in the way you see best! Implementing a replacement for the computer (great literature, outdoor experiences, etc.) is a great way to fill the time that was originally dedicated to the chrome book.
Now taking away the chrome book is harder to do when using a curriculum that depends on video courses, online classrooms, computer games, etc. which is why we've geared our curriculum to not depend so heavily on technology. If your curriculum requires technology, then creating strong boundaries between educational time and "fun" time is essential in guiding students out of addictive behavior.
Hope this helps!
For further reading, here's one of our articles on education technology: www.memoriapress.com/articles/siren-song-education-technology/