Thomas Jefferson Education approach

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Thomas Jefferson Education approach

by Marianne

I have just read, "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver Van DeMille and I have been intrigued by this Classics Based Education.

I am wondering if others have also read this book and how you might apply it in your home.

Do you see this as another homeschooling approach or would you think it fits under what is termed, "Delight Directed" but with it's own focus on Classics and Mentors?

It is a completely individualized approach and it has a vision of building leaders, statesman and entrepreuners and I would love to add more information on this in the future. I'd love your input.

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Sep 07, 2008
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Looks good, sounds great.....
by: Kerry

After my first read I'd have to say it sounds great. Whether I could implement it......I'm not sure. I hit a stumbling block with the suggestion of the parent having to demonstrate the learning model. While the idea appeals to me on one level I am so used to handing over my kids education to a set of work books or another curriculum. It's also the very thing that I dislike about what we are currently doing and know that something has to change. So while this seems a huge challenge at the moment, I'm going to spend the rest of this year experimenting with a few ideas and pray that God will direct and guide me into the right direction. This will definitely be something that I'll be trying. I've got nothing to lose, even if I use some of the approach.

Aug 16, 2008
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TJEd
by: Anonymous

I've blogged quite a bit about the approach at

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/
TRINITYPREPSCHOOL/A%20Thomas%20Jefferson%20Education/

Maureen