The Benefits of Classical Education
The concept of Classical Education is not a new one. In the face of new curricular trends, Classical Education has endured because of its foundation educating wisdom and virtue. This article will explore the principles and benefits of Classical Education and demonstrate why its approach continues to persist as a successful foundational model for shaping students’ minds in a holistic way. Classical Education Builds A Strong Academic Foundation: The Three Stages of Classical Education The classical approach relies on the Trivium (or the three stages) of language: grammar, logic, and rhetoric. Each stage builds on the former, and focuses on developmentally appropriate approaches to learning. Grammar (Grades K-5) During the years when children learn quickly through rhyme and melody, basic facts in all major subject areas serve as a foundation upon which to build in later stages. Logic (Grades 6-8) During these years, students cultivate their increasing interest in argument by studying logi
