2022 Practicum

Theme:
Education in the American Classical Style

Morning Sessions.

Introduction

The Underground History of Education, Part 1: The Good

Do we really have the pagan Greeks and Romans to thank for education?  What was education like before modern education?  What is the true story of education?

The Underground History of Education, Part 2: The Bad

In The Underground History of Education, Part 2, Robyn answers the question, “What went wrong?”, telling the tale of the destruction of the highest literacy level in human history.

Making Noah Webster Cool Again

Learn the story of the life and impact of Noah Webster, then delve into the underlying principles of education in the American classical style.

Afternoon Sessions.

The Homeschool Grammar School (Part 1)

In this “feature length” talk, Robyn teaches what the several old school grammar school subjects are, and gives practical instructions and helpful tips for how every mother can put these methods into practice in her own homeschool.

The Homeschool Grammar School (Part 2)

In this “feature length” talk, Robyn teaches what the several old school grammar school subjects are, and gives practical instructions and helpful tips for how every mother can put these methods into practice in her own homeschool.

Poetry Primer

This introductory workshop covers poetry basics for parents and students.  Print out the Poetry Primer, from the 3rd Year Later Knowledge Guide, to follow along.