
The Catholic Tradition of Classical Education
with Dr. Andrew SeeleyWelcome!
In this course, Dr. Christopher Schlect, director of the Classical Christian Studies Graduate Program at New Saint Andrews College, addresses what it means to teach upper-school students effectively and to provide excellent leadership in a classical upper school. With over 20 years of experience teaching high school and college students, Dr. Schlect is able to distill and note the key principles of both teaching and leadership. He highlights two master principles that he develops throughout the course: sympathy and fellowship. The effective upper-school educator should foster sympathy and fellowship throughout his teaching, enabling students to learn for themselves and enjoy learning in community. With wit and clarity, Christopher Schlect will inspire while providing meaningful and practical advice for upper-school educators and administrators.
Instructional Hours: 6.47, CEU Credits: 1
- Lesson 1: Teaching Is about Students
- Lesson 2: Assessing Teachers
- Lesson 3: Designing Effective Lessons
- Lesson 4: The Museum Display
- Lesson 5: Leading Effective Discussions
- Lesson 6: Planning Effective Lessons
- Lesson 7: Cultivating Eloquence: Progymnasmata
- Lesson 8: Cultivating Eloquence: Declamation
- Lesson 9: Cultivating Eloquence: Mock Trial
- Lesson 10: A Brief History of Classical Education
- End of Course Test

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Qualities of Effective Teachers, 3rd Edition, by James H. Strong
To obtain a certification credit for this course, simply complete each presentation lesson or discussion in the course (by marking it complete or by taking the quiz) and then also take the certification test at the end of the course. The quizzes are designed to ensure that you have understood the essential content of each presentation, and they can be taken more than once if necessary. The cumulative certification test at the end of the course is given as a pass/fail test and requires that you upload one or more essays demonstrating your understanding of the course. (Please note that essays are simply evaluated by word count.) When you have completed the course, a certificate that you can print or email will become available within “My Courses” (accessible under “Courses” in the main menu when you are signed in as an active subscriber).
We recommend previewing the essay question within the end of course test before starting the course. This will help in guiding your note taking as you progress through the course. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for essay submissions to be reviewed.
By taking the course for certification credit, you also will be on your way to obtaining a Level 2 certification.
Lessons

Lesson 1: Teaching Is about Students
Preview
Lesson 2: Assessing Teachers
Lesson 2: Assessing Teachers Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 3: Designing Effective Lessons
Lesson 3: Designing Effective Lessons Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 4: The Museum Display Presentation
Lesson 4: The Museum Display Presentation Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 5: Leading Effective Discussions
Lesson 5: Leading Effective Discussions Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 6: Planning Effective Lessons
Lesson 6: Planning Effective Lessons Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 7: Cultivating Eloquence: Progymnasmata
Lesson 7: Cultivating Eloquence: Progymnasmata Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 8: Cultivating Eloquence: Declamation
Lesson 8: Cultivating Eloquence: Declamation Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 9: Cultivating Eloquence: Mock Trial
Lesson 9: Cultivating Eloquence: Mock Trial Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 10: A Brief History of Classical Education
Lesson 10: A Brief History of Classical Education Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

End of Course Test: Effective Upper School Teaching & Leadership
End of Course Test: Effective Upper School Teaching & Leadership Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.