Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas SS #60: History as a Center Cannot Hold (with Angelina Stanford!)
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Oct 11, 2019 Angelina Stanford, a passionate educator with over twenty-five years in literature, joins the conversation to challenge traditional homeschooling methods. They tackle the complex role of history in education, sharing insights on how to effectively engage children through literature. Angelia discusses the transformative nature of reading, the importance of moral clarity in children's stories, and the need for flexibility in educational frameworks. Their humorous anecdotes about learning Latin add a light touch to this thought-provoking discussion on classical education.
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History Shouldn’t Be The Sole Center
- History can be overemphasized as the organizing principle of a classical curriculum and become disproportionate.
- Angelina argues education should harmonize multiple muses rather than crown history as the center.
Pick A Balanced Organizing Principle
- Choose a unifying principle for education that integrates subjects rather than forcing everything to fit one timeline.
- Favor a word-centered or remembrance approach that brings literature, history, and art into proportion.
Read Literature As Living Conversation
- Treat literature as living art to be experienced, not merely as historical artifacts.
- Reading works across periods together creates connections and deeper understanding.