Whether formal or informal, detailed or simplistic, every effective teacher creates a plan for the lesson to be taught. Different schools have different standards for lesson plans, but there are universal components that should be… Continue Reading
Many learners are frustrated by the inconsistency of English. Most people believe that English is not logical and does not follow patterns. This is simply not true. The code is complex and the patterns are beautiful. In this workshop… Continue Reading
The German Poet Goethe advises, “Cease endlessly striving for what you would like to do and learn to love what must be done.” In this maxim, Goethe succinctly captures a long educational tradition that sought to shape students into lovers-… Continue Reading
We all know that pre and early adolescents are curious little creatures. Grades 5 through 8 are the critical hinge point in students’ academic careers, not to mention the point at which they and their parents will decide how and where to… Continue Reading
Junior high students are often considered the most difficult age to teach. Conversely, junior high students are often the best judges of effective teaching. This workshop will explore new research on how students learn. The workshop will… Continue Reading
This is a seminar long introduction to Emily Dickinson, grandparent of American Poetry and one of the most distinctive voices in poetics. We will look at her work, her biography, her identifying characteristics, and consider some… Continue Reading
This seminar is designed for first time SCL Conference attendees and for novice Christian classical teachers. The presentation will cover an introduction to Christian classical education and to the Society for Classical Learning… Continue Reading
Have you ever found yourself at your desk thinking, how do I teach math and science classically when they seem so modern? In this session, we will discuss how teaching, using an intuitive balance of wonder, work, wisdom and worship allows… Continue Reading
As our classical schools grow and mature we are beginning to see more advanced Latin classes studying literature such as Vergil’s Aeneid. This workshop will share with teachers how to put a new spin on this ancient epic by taking advantage… Continue Reading
While laboratory experiments in biology routinely capture students’ imaginations, traditional workbook experiments in physics can be very frustrating. Equipment tends to work poorly, equipment costs can be high, students have a hard time… Continue Reading
For all modern people, it’s tempting – even for educators with the best motivations- to reduce the classical approach to a technique in service of ends quite different from those that were served in the great tradition. This seminar will… Continue Reading
School Culture is like the air we breathe; it is all around us and rarely apparent. But the culture of the school will determine whether students look forward to going to school each morning. This workshop will examine corrosive school… Continue Reading
