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The Trivium: What is Logic?
EVERYTHING in nature takes place according to laws.
This which is true of material things is also true of the operations of the mind. These follow laws of which we are not always aware. Language for instance follows laws of grammar and these laws in any particular language are the same whatever the subject may be [...]
Value of Rote Memorization During Childhood
The following article was found in Greek for Beginners … By Edward Gustin Coy, and written well over 100 years ago. In it, the author discusses the value of rote memorization of facts and making use of a child’s active memory. You can view and then download this entire free lesson book by clicking on [...]
Classical Education Method
The classical method evokes the midieval style of learning that focuses on the Trivium. It is a liberal arts education, with loads of reading some of the “best works in literature in the western world”.
This method focuses on teaching children according to ages and their mental stages - building upon one another as the child reaches [...]
