The Christopher Perrin Show Episode 41: Scholé over Schooling: Learning to be Mary in a Society of Martha
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Jun 11, 2024 This discussion emphasizes the value of classical liberal arts education in shaping character and virtue. It contrasts true education with mere schooling and reveals how classical concepts foster wisdom and faith retention. Teen agency in education takes center stage, examining how students can influence policies while navigating their own developmental needs. The pursuit of wisdom over transient desires is highlighted, promoting reflective learning. The importance of lifelong learning for educators is also stressed, encouraging them to model continuous growth for their children.
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Classical Education's True Aim
- Classical education prioritizes forming character over simply informing.
- It aims to cultivate wisdom, virtue, and eloquence, imprinted deeply like a die on a coin.
Stay the Course
- Commit to a classical education throughout your child's entire K-12 journey.
- Resist temptations like sports, grades, or convenience that may derail this long-term goal.
K-6 vs. 7-12
- K-6 classical education is easier to implement than 7-12 due to simpler pedagogy and curriculum.
- Upper grades require teachers with mastery of advanced subjects like logic, rhetoric, and great books.
