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Certification Update
We are getting close to finishing the build-out of our Level 1 courses, meaning that we can soon offer a certification for those teachers who complete the Level 1 courses and two electives. To receive the certification, teachers will need to take each course for...
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Approved for CEU Credit
We are delighted to report that now all of our courses on ClassicalU have been approved for CEU (continuing education unit) credit. What's more, once you have completed the course (taking the quizzes and end-of-course test) you will automatically be issued a...
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Certification by ClassicalU
Now that we have nearly completed the development of our Level 1 Core Courses, we are adding a certification component as well. We have just posted our first course that you can take for certification credit--Andrew Kern's course on Classical Pedagogy. Here is how...
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The Apprenticeship Model: A Journey toward Mastery
A Master of . . . The Latin word magister (teacher, captain, director) is the root for our English word "master." The title "Mr." is also an abbreviation for "master." When we say "Good morning, Mr. Jones," we might as well say "Good morning, Master Jones." How is it...
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Beta Release of ClassicalU to Scholé Groups
BETA RELEASE On February 5, we are stepping out to release our Beta version of ClassicalU.com to our network of Scholé Groups around the country. The Scholé Groups network will be the first to make use of ClassicalU, try it out, and give us feedback and suggestions...
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ClassicalU — Training Classical Teachers
We have discussed the need for teachers to be trained by other human beings (mentor teachers) in order that they master the art of teaching. We think that while there are several ways we could segment the training of a teacher, it is wise to conceive of it as a...
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ClassicalU — Why Three Steps?
By now you see that we have created a training program comprising three steps—three steps toward mastery. Why three steps? Three is a respected number, with a long, noble history. I only mention that to remind everyone we are in good company. When it comes to...
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Welcome to ClassicalU!
Welcome to the ClassicalU! We have been engaged in developing this site over the last two years are excited to release it now as a beta site while we continue to refine and improve it. Please don't hesitate to send us your ideas and suggestions for improving the site...
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