Repairing the Ruins: The Classical & Christian Challenge to Modern E - Canon Press

As parents it is easy for us to look back and see the shortcomings of our own education. Since many of us were taught in public schools we often have a pretty good idea of what we don't want our children to learn. But what exactly should we give them instead? The authors of Repairing the Ruins a group of experienced teachers and schools administrators faced this same question when they first embarked on the journey of education. They found a tried and true answer in classical Christian education. Here they explain what makes classical Christian education different from modern methods and why it offers a distinctly Christian alternative. Building upon this foundation the authors provide parents with the Whys and Hows of the Trivium tips on planning curriculum wisdom in designing education to serve the heart as well as the mind and advice on starting up schools. For all who have ever wondered where to begin with their children's education Repairing the Ruins comes alongside with words of comfort and direction.

TITLE: Repairing the Ruins: The Classical & Christian Challenge to Modern Education

AUTHOR: Canon Press

SKU: 9781885767141

PUBLISHER: Canon Press

DATE PUBLISHED: 15/11/2001

PAGES: 269

BINDING: Paperback / softback

LANGUAGE: English

DIMENSIONS: 137 mm x 219 mm x 17 mm

WEIGHT: 372 gr