The Well-Trained Mind podcast

Show Notes: More on Charlotte Mason: Susan's Article on Classical Education and Charlotte MasonMore on Unit Studies: Susan's Article on Unit StudiesMore on Unschooling: Unschoolers.org More on Montessori: American Montessori Society or Association Montessori Internationale \Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro (01:10) - Charlotte Mason compared to classical education (13:46) - Unit studies compared to classical education (23:09) - Montessori compared to classical education (33:35) - Unschooling compared to classical education (43:39) - Liberal arts compared to classical education (46:03) - Our *second* favorite approaches to education (47:41) - Outro

Summary: In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett discuss how a classical education prepares students for university education and what adjustments may need to be made to ensure your student is a competitive applicant. Show Notes: Recommendations for transcript creators A Sample High School TranscriptAssigning High School Credit Hours by Susan Wise BauerTests We Discuss: SAT website ACT website CLT exam AP examsCLEP examsTimestamps:(00:00) - Intro (01:05) - Starting off with a piece of advice (04:13) - Preparing for college at the rhetoric stage (10:31) - Seven tips (and a bonus!) for making the transition to college (11:02) - Tip #1: Identify a range of potential colleges (12:23) - Tip #2: Get credits on a transcript (28:00) - Tip #3: Practice receiving instruction from multiple sources (32:35) - Tip #4: Decide whether to take standardized tests (39:30) - Tip #5: Look into achievement based testing (45:36) - Tip #6: Get used to using a checklist and planner (49:19) - Tip #7: Start collecting letters of recommendation (51:35) - BONUS!: How to align classical courses to a high school transcript (57:15) - Outro

In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett discuss one of the most important, albeit misunderstood, elements of a classical education: modeling and copying. Show Notes: "In Defense of Memorization" by Michael Knox BeranVia Forbes “Why Memorizing Stuff Can be Good for You” (00:00) - Intro (00:52) - Modeling, copying and how we learn (07:31) - Copying and modeling in the writing stage (25:07) - Copying and modeling in the rhetoric stage (30:52) - Quick sidenote! (32:37) - Memorization in the educational process (40:49) - Debunking misconceptions about memorization (41:08) - Misconception #1: Memorization is opposed to critical thinking (44:13) - Misconception #2: People forget what they memorize (45:38) - Misconception #3: Memorization is will kill a love for learning (48:54) - Putting Susanna on the spot (51:37) - Outro

Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett discuss the politicization of classical education and its future. They explore the historical roots, challenges, and successes of classical education. The podcast also delves into the political influence of a Christian liberal arts college and the misconceptions surrounding classical education and charter schools.

Susan Wise Bauer, an expert in classical education, and Susanna Jarrett explore the historical foundations of classical education from ancient Greece and Rome, the impact of the printing press, engaging children with history, and the evolution of classical education in the United States. They discuss challenges in student learning environments and the resurgence of classical education influenced by Charlotte Mason, Maria Montessori, and Dorothy Sayers.

Summary: In this follow-up episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett debunk common misconceptions about classical education. No, you do not have to teach your child Latin to be a classical homeschooler! (00:00) - Intro (01:52) - Classical Education isn't Latin-focused (10:41) - Classical Education isn't just for the "Super Academic" (21:56) - Classical Education isn't curriclum-dependent (23:14) - Classical Education isn't safe (33:30) - Restating the negatives as positives (34:38) - Outro

Guest Susan Wise Bauer, experienced educator in classical education, discusses what it really means. Topics include principles of classical education, stages of learning - grammar, logic, rhetoric, and quotes from classical educators. Exploring stereotypes, trivium method, and core principles of classical education.

Experienced home educators share personal stories of homeschooling in a church environment, varied homeschooling experiences, and navigating the balance of education and indoctrination. They discuss the pros and cons of growing up homeschooled, with a focus on reading, goal setting, and personal growth.