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Classical Et Cetera
Join the educators, authors, publishers, and visionaries at Memoria Press to unpack and understand the world of classical education.
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Should We Teach Speech In A Classical Christian Education Curriculum?
As homeschooling and classical education continue to gain popularity, it's important to delineate the significant difference between The Rhetoric Stage and…
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Books Under 200 Pages You Should Read In Your Life | *Spoiler Warning* | Wendell Berry’s ”Fidelity” | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
**SPOILER WARNING** Fidelity New books you should read! Today the table is diving into a wonderful book by Wendell Berry; a short book, under 200 pages, that…
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Academic & Essay Writing And How Classical Education Helps | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
Memoria Press doesn't offer a speech program, and today the table talks about why. Well, great rhetoric begins with great writing. And that's why our…
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Managing Big Questions: Using The Socratic Dialectic Method | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
In this video, we explore how to manage big questions using the Socratic dialectic method in classroom conversations. As educators, we know that facilitating…
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Tools For Better Class Discussions: What Is Socratic Questioning in the Classroom? | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
The journey to a healthy Socratic Conversation is a long one and not to be rushed when used in a teaching environment. But when a classroom is equipped for…
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Chekhov: The Ultimate Bet | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
Anton Chekhov penned "The Bet" in 1889, a curious short story about the nature of knowledge, wisdom, and community. Today, Classical Et Cetera will spend some…
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Martin Cothran: Christianity is The Perfect Myth | The Classical Hero’s Journey Explained | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
In the Winter 2023 edition of The Classical Teacher, Martin Cothran wrote an article, The Culmination of the Classical Hero. An article that unpacks The Hero's…
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How To Use Your Free Time Effectively : How Do You Spend Your Time Usefully? | Tom Sculthorpe, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran
What is the difference between fun and leisure? It starts with the idea that there is a better way to spend your free time. Classical education promotes using…
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Pride And Prejudice - Dancing Through Classical Theme | Leta Sundet, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
Come visit us at The Great Homeschool Convention this coming April! Pride & Prejudice, an insightful and transformative domestic novel that took the literary…
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Why We Need Strong Female Characters In Fiction | Leta Sundet, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
Great books, need great characters. And a wide swath of classic literature features some incredibly strong female characters that we believe both young girls…
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How to Identify Books That Will Make You Love Reading | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
We love great books. Great books will make you smarter, great books will change the way your mind works, great books have changed the western world. Today on…
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You Asked, We Answered! - Classical Et Cetera Q&A | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
We've received a ton of questions from viewers of the show and now it's time to answer them! We looked through comments on Classical Et Cetera episodes to find…
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A Memoria Press Christmas with Classical Et Cetera! | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
Merry Christmas from Memoria Press and Classical Et Cetera. In this episode, the gang talks "A Christmas Carol", plays Secret Santa, and Tanya almost gets…
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The Great Conversation and Reading the Great Books | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Ian Galloway
Classical Education and the Great Books of the Western World are a gateway to the Great Conversation. But what is the Great Conversation, and how does a…
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Walking Through Our Classical Christian Homeschool Curriculum | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Ian Galloway
Today we're talking about our Classical Christian Studies Curriculum. Memoria Press has made it a point to teach biblical literacy, church history, and a…
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We Have Forgotten Who We Are | Defining Education Goals, Functions, and Aims | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton
Why do we educate our kids? What is education in America trying to do? It can seem like the functions, aim, and purpose of school defined, redefined, and…
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Classical Education For First Time Homeschool & Classroom Teachers | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
Time to get started in Classical Education! We know that for first time teachers and parents Classical Education and Classical thinking can seem a little bit…
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C. S. Lewis, The Silver Chair, And The Significance of Journey | Mitchell Holley, Ian Galloway, Leigh Lowe
In today's episode of Classical Et Cetera, Shane and friends sit down to talk about the Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair. Among the vast works by…
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Classical Geometry, Astronomy, Arithmetic, and Music | The Quadrivium | Martin Cothran, Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer
What is the quadrivium and how does it relate to classical education? If you've enjoyed our past conversations on the liberal arts, the trivium, and a close…
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What Is The Trivium v.s. The Trivium Model?| Martin Cothran, Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer
The Trivium: Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric. But what is the Trivium and how relate to the popular trivium-based education model? And how do these foundational…
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Whole Child Approach Has Failed The US School & Education System | Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran
America's Education System is in pretty bad shape. With deeply flawed philosophy surrounding early child education, mismanaged curriculum for kindergarten…
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The Value Of A Classical Education | Memoria Press History Curriculum Review | Paul Schaeffer, Ian Galloway, Bryce Hockema
Today we jump into teaching classical history with Memoria Press. Why do we teach history through narrative? How do we take the tales of antiquity and impart…
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Philosophy Of Memoria Press Math Education | Tom Sculthorpe, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran
Today we're talking Memoria Press Math. Shane sits down with Paul, Tom, and Martin to discuss how we teach math in the classroom using the Memoria Press…
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Reepicheep, Eustace the Dragon, and Classical Education - Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Ian Galloway, Mitchell Holley, Leigh Lowe
"There once was a boy named Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it." These words from C.S. Lewis's work Voyage of the Dawn Treader open today's…
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The U. S. School System is Broken: Whole Word Learning Method Doesn’t Work for Reading | Michelle Tefertiller, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
Whole word reading method vs phonics. In the world of language education, Phonics is simply the best way to teach students how to read, write, spell, and…
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Who Defines The Classical Education Model? | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
In this episode, the table approaches the merits and shortcomings of the various classical education models. Paul, Shane, Tanya, and Martin shed light on the…
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What You Can Learn From The Chronicles Of Narnia | MP Goes Into The Wardrobe
What was real about the land of the Chronicles of Narnia? In a nutshell, why should you study C.S. Lewis? What order should we read them in? Let's head into…
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Best Classical Classroom Setup For Learning in 2022 - 2023 | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Michelle Tefertiller
Classroom Management. What a challenge for a first year teacher and a classical veteran alike. Today Shane and the team sit down to talk best ideas and tips…
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Our British Book Recommendations : English Literature Even Beginners Will Love | Ian Galloway, Kyle Janke, Martin Cothran
Where would classical education be without the roots of British Literature? While American literature stands apart with its own defining characteristics, great…
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Our Favorite Books from American Literature | Ian Galloway, Kyle Janke, Martin Cothran
The world is filled with great fiction. And in episode two of our mini-series on Great Literature, we take a look at "The Great American Novel". What makes To…
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Why Reading Novels Is Important | Ian Galloway, Kyle Janke, Martin Cothran
From casual comparisons of book lists to debates on the merits of Russian Literature (https://youtu.be/_SeMXQlnln8), we talk about the novels we read a whole…
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Peda - what? : Is A ”Classical” Type of Pedagogy In Education Good? | Paul Schaeffer, Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran
Today, Shane and the gang sit down to think through the importance of understanding, refining teaching practice and education methods in school, and exploring…
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Cultivating a Deep Philosophy And Method Of Teaching | Micah Moore, Tom Sculthorpe, Mitchell Holley
How do we push the bounds of our own understanding? How do we make constant strides in teaching and education to cultivate our method, pedagogy, and educator's…
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Weather is the Conflict (Seriously): Russian Book Review | Ian Galloway, Mitchell Holley, Kyle Janke
Today on Classical Et Cetera the boys sit down to talk about their favorite pieces of Russian literature. Books from the Classical Eastern European tradition…
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Classical Math, Plato, and Mathematics Education | Tom Sculthorpe, Dan Sheffler, Paul Schaeffer
In today's episode of Classical Et Cetera, we're talking math. Specifically the history, origins, reform and philosophy of classical mathematics. Why is…
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The Intersection of Music, Art, and Culture | Carol Reynolds, Martin Cothran, Paul Schaeffer
Why is it important for everyone to engage with art? Why Meet Professor Carol Reynolds, professor of music history and global art educator with the Dallas…
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Why Study The Great Books? | Martin Cothran and Dan Sheffler
Many see reading the Great Books as a productive pastime. But, is there value in a formal study of the Great Books for personal growth? In this episode, Martin…
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Homeschool Curriculum, Christian Values and Pagan Mythology | Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran, Jon Christianson
Homeschool curriculum choices are filled with a lot of questions. Especially you, mom and dad, in the Christian community that plan to give their children an…
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Learning A Language On Your Own | Paul Schaeffer, Mitchell L. Holley, Dan Sheffler
There is nothing easy about learning ancient languages. At least in a way that is meaningful. Today Shane sits down with three language enthusiasts and experts…
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An Epic Classical Christian Homeschool Education | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Mitchell Holley
In what ways does a classical homeschool education benefit from studying Homer and Virgil? Why do we teach that Homer is important? What is an epic poem? How…
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Homeschool & Community Learning | Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran, Paul Schaeffer
In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, a Classical Education Podcast, Shane and the team sit down to talk about Homeschool & Community Learning. Why is…
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Offensive Topics in Homeschool Curriculum |Tanya Charlton, Martin Cothran, Paul Schaeffer
In today's episode Shane sits down to chat with the Memoria Press Team to talk about offensive topics in homeschool curriculum. What makes something offensive?…
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How To Think About Leisure | D.T. Sheffler, Mitchell L. Holley, Jon Christianson
The squad is back! This time they're here to talk about their leisurely past-times. More specifically the difference between a classical understanding of…
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Science & Classical Education In The Classroom | Tanya Charlton , Paul Schaeffer, & Martin Cothran
In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, Tanya, Martin, Paul, and Shane sit down to talk about the study of science, the role that it plays within a classical…
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The Ideal Classical Graduate | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran
In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, Tanya, Martin, Paul, and Shane sit down to talk about the central goal of a home and school education; a well rounded…
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The Relationship Between Special Needs & Classical Education | Cheryl Swope, Martin Cothran
In this delightful roundtable episode of Classical Et Cetera, Shane sits down with Martin Cothran and special guest Cheryl Swope, author of "Simply Classical…
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What Does it Mean to Be a Good Teacher? | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran
What does it mean to be a good teacher? How do we conduct a classroom well? Where do we find encouragement for the day-in day-out rhythm of the educational…
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What are Great Books? Our Favorite Books! | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran
Tanya, Paul, and Martin return to discuss great books. The table begins with a breakdown of what the great books are and what distinguishes them from other…
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The Great Catastrophe of the Christmas Story - Tolkien‘s Eucatastrophe | The Goon Squad
What do The Lord of the Rings, Winnie the Pooh, and the Christmas Story share in their narrative framework? Eucatastrophe. A term coined by J.R.R. Tolkien in…
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How We Should Think About Curriculum | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran
We make a lot of curriculum for many different ages and stages. But why is the process and vision for curriculum crucial to its success in the classroom? What…
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Leading an Intellectual Life | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran
In this episode, Shane, Tanya, Martin, and Paul talk about their personal pursuit of an intellectual life. What are the benefits of living into an intellectual…
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The Benefit of a Serious Education | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran
We’ve touched on why Memoria Press is Classical, Christian, and Traditional. But, that’s not all that sets us apart. In this episode, Shane, Tanya, Martin, and…
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Why is Memoria Press Christian? | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran
Why is Memoria Press Christian? Why have we chosen to teach and publish from an ecumenical perspective? What is a cosmology and how does it differ from a…
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Why is Memoria Press Traditional? | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran
What does traditional mean, and why is Memoria Press traditional? Does practicing traditional education mean that we’re “old fuddy-duds?” Or, perhaps, “young…
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Why Is Memoria Press Classical? | Tanya Charlton, Paul Schaeffer, Martin Cothran
Why are we classical educators? Why did Memoria Press choose classical education over other forms? Is there something special about classical education? What…
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What are Geometry and Astronomy? | Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts: Episode 6
What are geometry and astronomy? How do geometry and astronomy relate to arithmetic and music? Should students study astronomy? In this episode, Shane Saxon…
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What are Arithmetic and Music? | Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts: Episode 5
What are Arithmetic and Music? And, how are they related to one another? How should we approach studying these liberal arts? Shane Saxon and Mitchell Holley…
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What is Rhetoric? | Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts: Episode 4
What is rhetoric at its core? Why is it important for modern students? Who do we base our standards of rhetoric off of? In this episode, "What is Rhetoric?"…
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What is Logic? | Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts: Episode 3
What is Logic? How does making valid distinctions and arguments help us communicate? Is there a difference between modern and traditional logic? In this…
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What is Grammar? | Discovering the Seven Liberal Arts: Episode 2
Is grammar the rules that define language or the language itself? How does grammar fit into the seven liberal arts and the trivium? What role does grammar play…