Today, I’m showing you how to easily match the homeschool classical approach with Homeschool Learning Styles.
And knowing that a classical approach is where families put emphasis on learning from ancient minds of the past allows you make the right choice for your family.
Further, here are some characteristics of the classical approach.
Look at four characteristic of the classical approach are
- There is a heavy emphasis on learning ancient languages like Greek and Latin.
- Language arts is a main subject.
- History is learned chronologically.
- Too, education focused on history of the Western Civilization.
What is a Classical Approach
I’ve read and used many definitions of what is a classical education through the years.
However, simple definitions are best.
And one simple definition of classical education is that it’s not image focused but language focused.
Much time is spent on communication of words, both oral and written.
In addition learning is patterned after the way a child’s mind matures and is divided into 3 stages.
The first stage is the elementary stage which is called the grammar stage. Kids this age love learning rules and lists.
And the second stage which is middle school is called the logic stage. At this age, children start to think more analytically.
Last, the third stage which is high school is called the rhetoric stage where children learn to write with originality.
Additionally, one of the best books I’ve read about classical education is The Well-Trained Mind.
How to Match Learning Style with the Classical Approach
As you can see, if you want your kids to have intensive language arts focus then you want to follow the classical approach.
However, matching learning styles to classical approach is not as easy.
As the parents we may have goals, but the way our child learns may be different.
For example, if you child learn better by images, then you may only be able to incorporate certain parts of the classical approach.
In addition, children who have a learning style of learning through hands-on may not do well with classical education.
The classical education approach does not tout a hands-on learning style approach.
For example, a child who is very book-ish will flourish with classical education.
Children who love words and language arts focus on writing and reading as subjects without being prompted.
However, it’s important to know what is your child’s learning style.
Why Your Child’s Learning Personality is Important
Because teaching styles are only part of choosing curriculum easily, I’ve included a link to my online course Identifying Your Homeschooled Child’s Learning Personality.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- How to understand the way your child prefers to learn so that you can teach him in a way that he enjoys learning;
- How to pinpoint your child’s learning personality;
- A starting point in understanding (barring any special learning challenges or disabilities) and accepting your child’s preferred way of taking in information;
- Understanding when the learning personality emerges; and
- Teaching tips for each learning personality to stop the head-butting.
Other Homeschool Learning Style Resources
- How to Determine the Best Learning Style Approach for Your Child?
- What Are the Homeschool Top Main 5 Learning Styles
- Practical Tips for Learning Styles
- Discovering Learning Styles
- How Understanding Homeschool Teaching Styles Makes You Successful
- 35+ Best Homeschool Curriculum By Learning Style (free printable)
- How Homeschool Learning Styles Helps You to Accept Each Child’s Differences
- What Are the Top 5 Homeschool Styles
- Homeschooling: Learning Styles – What’s the Difference anyway?
