The Arts of Language Podcast

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Episode 351: Classical Education – A Conversation with Dr. Robert Jackson Dec 16, 2022

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In today’s episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker interview Dr. Robert Jackson. Dr. Jackson is the Executive Director of Great Hearts Institute. Founded in Phoenix twenty years ago, Great Hearts now boasts forty academies spread across Arizona and Texas. In the near future, the organization will be expanding into Louisiana as well as Florida. Listen to the podcast to learn how the Great Hearts Academies function as free charter schools and about their upcoming National Symposium for Classical Education, where Andrew will be presenting.

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Episode 350: Ask Andrew Anything Dec 06, 2022

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Since 2015 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker have been adding to the “Ask Andrew Anything” series. The series is an opportunity for Andrew to respond directly to questions asked by our podcast listeners. This week Andrew offers insight and advice as he answers questions on topics like motivating older students and helping students with learning challenges. Almost all of Andrew’s answers have a common theme: the importance of furnishing the mind through memorized language.

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Episode 349: The Goodness of Memory Nov 30, 2022

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In the modern world, the education system places little emphasis on rote learning and memorization. As Andrew Pudewa points out in this episode, though, our memory is what allows us to act, talk, and create new things. Tune in to learn how a memorized repertoire enriches and furnishes the mind. Toward the end of the conversation, Andrew notes that the more one practices memorizing, the easier the task becomes!

Referenced Materials

Nurturing Competent Communicatorsaudio talk by Andrew Pudewa
By Heart — The Goodness of Memory audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Ten Thousand Times and Then Begins Understanding audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
Transcript of Podcast Episode 349

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Episode 348: Nature Deficit Disorder Nov 21, 2022

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As the days cool down with the autumn season, it is a great time to explore the outdoors. Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker focus this week's podcast on the importance for children to spend time in the natural world. Recounting stories from his childhood, Andrew shares the powerful impact that nature has had on his life. He discusses modern impediments to spending time in nature and offers practical ways families can prioritize exposure to the natural environment.

Referenced Materials

Nature Deficit Disorder audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
Children & Nature Network
Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Bud & Me by Alta Abernathy
Little Britchesby Ralph Moody
Paper and Penaudio talk by Andrew Pudewa
1000 Hours Outside™
Transcript of Podcast Episode 348

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Episode 347: A Citation Pathway – A Conversation with Denise Kelley Nov 14, 2022

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When writers gather information from outside sources, it is important to give credit where credit is due and to cite the sources. Although this is important, learning to cite sources in various formats can be overwhelming, especially for younger students. This week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome IEW's Senior Product Manager, Denise Kelley, to speak about documentation. In this episode Denise discusses how IEW's products utilize the EZ+1 method to teach documentation by gradually teaching students how to cite sources in a step-by-step process.

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Episode 346: Leading and Loving Compelling Literature Discussions † Nov 08, 2022

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How can teachers lead meaningful and compelling literature conversations? To answer the question, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome Amanda Butler to the podcast. Amanda is a homeschool mom, tutor, and Vice President of Training and Support for Classical Conversations. In this episode Amanda shares her number one tool for leading literature discussions: the five common topics of dialectic. Amanda explains how she guides her students through each of the topics, asking questions along the way to help them think about and engage with the books they are reading.

Referenced Materials

"The Four Language Arts"
- Article
- Audio talk
- Podcast Series: Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing | Thinking
Classical Conversations
Primary Arts of Language
The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto
Moby Dickby Herman Melville
The Odyssey by Homer
Jane Eyreby Charlotte Brontë
The Core by Leigh A. Bortins
The Question by Leigh A. Bortins
The Conversation by Leigh A. Bortins
Transcript of Podcast Episode 346

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† Contains distinctly Christian content

MEET OUR GUEST

After a nearly decade-long career in semiconductor process engineering (a.k.a. playing with electrons), Amanda Butler stumbled into her true vocation while helping elementary school students memorize Bible verses during Vacation Bible School. Since making the transition from electrons to children, she has taught in various capacities including private tutoring, public school, private school, and now homeschooling. Amanda and her family made Classical Conversations the core of their homeschool after discovering Classical Conversations during a dinner party in 2008. She began her tenure in CC as a Foundations Tutor and has served as a Challenge A and IV Director, Challenge A Academic Advisor, Academic Development Manager, and now VP of Training and Support. One of Amanda’s favorite things about Classical Conversations is that homeschooling families are rightly recognized as image-bearers of God and accordingly encouraged and equipped to better know God, themselves, and the world around them via ongoing conversations with one another.

Episode 345: Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Cathy Duffy Nov 02, 2022

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For this Homeschool 101 episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker invited Cathy Duffy to join them. Cathy is a homeschool mom, author, and the founder of Cathy Duffy Reviews. In this episode the three discuss Cathy's recently released book: 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum. The book includes chapters on how teaching parents can choose curriculum for their students along with reviews of curriculum in a variety of subjects.

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Episode 344: Supporting Co-ops across the Country Oct 26, 2022

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Many homeschool families find community by joining a homeschool co-op. Co-ops are an opportunity for teaching parents and students to seek encouragement and educational support. In this week's episode, Andrew and Julie discuss the different types of co-ops, share some of their benefits, and offer resources for those currently enrolled in or interested in joining a co-op.

REFERENCED MATERIALS

Fatherhood and Family – A Dad Talk
- Podcast series: Part 1 | Part 2
"Mixed-Age Classrooms" by Andrew Pudewa
However Imperfectlyby Andrew Pudewa
Your Morning Basket
"How We Started Our Own Classical Co-op" by Pam Barnhill
Kristi Clover
Do you use a homeschool co-op? video by Kristi Clover
Structure and Style for Students
Theme-Based Writing Lessons
Live Online Writing Classes from IEW
Transcript of Podcast Episode 344

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Episode 343: However Imperfectly, Part 2 Oct 11, 2022

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Last week, Andrew and Julie began to cover seven lessons that Andrew has learned over thirty years of teaching. These seven lessons are listed in his article, “However Imperfectly,” and in the first chapter of his book of the same title. Wrapping up the conversation in this week’s episode, Andrew and Julie address the last three lessons learned.

REFERENCED MATERIALS

However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa
- Article
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto
The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto
"The Seven Keys of Great Teaching" by Oliver and Rachel DeMille
The Death of Christian Culture by John Senior
The Restoration of Christian Culture by John Senior
Culture, Curriculum, and Care
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
Episode 281: Talking about the Intangibles
Shinichi Suzuki
Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki
Ability Development from Age Zero by Shinichi Suzuki
The Institutes for the Achievements of Human Potential
Glenn Doman
Anna Ingham
Dr. James B. Webster
Premium Membership
Transcript of Podcast Episode 343

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Episode 342: However Imperfectly, Part 1 Oct 05, 2022

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Having gathered insights and experiences over three decades of teaching, Andrew presents seven lessons he’s learned. These seven lessons are listed in his article, “However Imperfectly,” and in the first chapter of his book of the same title. In part one of this two-part series, Andrew unpacks the first four lessons he’s learned. Andrew notes that while he did not adhere to these principles perfectly over the years, teaching has been well worth it—however imperfectly he may have done it.

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