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In this course, Dr. Christopher Perrin presents the essential principles of classical pedagogy that have been part of the classical tradition of education and explains how each of them can enable one to teach with great effectiveness and impact. Dr. Perrin has given this training to many classical schools and homeschooling teachers across the country, receiving great reviews that have led to great demand for this training.
Instructional Hours: 11.07, CEU Credits: 1
- Introduction: An Overview of the Principles of Classical Pedagogy
- Lesson 1: Festina Lente (Make Haste Slowly)
- Lesson 2: Multum non Multa (Much Not Many)
- Lesson 3: Repetitio Mater Memory (Repetition Is the Mother of Memory)
- Lesson 4: Embodied Learning 1—Rhythms, Practices, Traditions, Routines
- Lesson 5: Embodied Learning 2—Visual Tour
- Lesson 6: Embodied Learning 3—Liturgical Learning
- Lesson 7: Songs, Chants, and Jingles
- Lesson 8: Wonder and Curiosity
- Lesson 9: Educational Virtue 1—Cultivating Habits of Learning
- Lesson 10: Educational Virtue 2—Cultivating Habits of Learning
- Lesson 11: Educational Virtue 3—Cultivating Habits of Learning
- Lesson 12: Scholé and Contemplation (Restful Learning)
- Lesson 13: Docendo Discimus (By Teaching We Learn)

Christopher received his BA in history from the University of South Carolina and his MDiv and PhD in apologetics from Westminster Theological Seminary. He was also a special student in literature at St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland. He has taught at Messiah College and Chesapeake Theological Seminary, and served as the founding headmaster of a classical school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for 10 years. He is the author of the books An Introduction to Classical Education: A Guide for Parents, The Greek Alphabet Code Cracker, and Greek for Children, and the coauthor of the Latin for Children series published by Classical Academic Press.
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 1 certification.
Lessons

Introduction: An Overview of the Principles of Classical Pedagogy
Preview
Lesson 1: Festina Lente
Preview
Lesson 2: Multum Non Multa
Lesson 2: Multum Non Multa Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 3: Repetitio Mater Memoriae
Lesson 3: Repetitio Mater Memoriae Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 4: Embodied Learning 1—Rhythms, Practices, Traditions, Routines
Lesson 4: Embodied Learning 1—Rhythms, Practices, Traditions, Routines Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 5: Embodied Learning 2—Visual Tour
Lesson 5: Embodied Learning 2—Visual Tour Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 6: Embodied Learning 3—Liturgical Learning
Lesson 6: Embodied Learning 3—Liturgical Learning Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 7: Songs, Chants, and Jingles
Lesson 7: Songs, Chants, and Jingles Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 8: Wonder and Curiosity
Lesson 8: Wonder and Curiosity Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 9: Educational Virtue 1—Cultivating Habits of Learning
Lesson 9: Educational Virtue 1—Cultivating Habits of Learning Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 10: Educational Virtue 2—Cultivating Habits of Learning
Lesson 10: Educational Virtue 2—Cultivating Habits of Learning Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 11: Educational Virtue 3—Cultivating Habits of Learning
Lesson 11: Educational Virtue 3—Cultivating Habits of Learning Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 12: Scholé and Contemplation (Restful Learning)
Lesson 12: Scholé and Contemplation (Restful Learning) Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 13: Docendo Discimus (By Teaching We Learn)
Lesson 13: Docendo Discimus (By Teaching We Learn) Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

End of Course Test: Principles of Pedagogy
End of Course Test: Principles of Pedagogy Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.