Okay, so I am a little behind in my blog posting! I meant to post this sooner than later, but life got in the way and now it is later! Last year I was introduced to a little book called The Latin Centered Curriculum, written by Andrew Campbell. I fell in love with the philosophy of centering education around Latin. I have LOVED home schooling classically, but needed a boost as I felt I was just doing too much. Dr. Campbell's book was just what I needed as it has helped me simplify what I teach and focus on quality instead of quantity. Dr. Campbell now has come out with Living Memory, a book to aid in copywork and memory work. Dr. Campbell has personally helped me by giving me suggestions on how to make his philosophy work for our homeschool and has also given me numerous help in thinking through my Latin curriculum choices. Thanks, Drew! Another home schooling Mom who is also a LCCer has written a review of Living Memory at St. Theophan Academy. Her review was so good, that I decided just to link it here instead of going on and on about the book myself! Also, this is what Dr. Campbell has to say:
"Tantum scimus quantum memoria retinemus: We only know as much as we
retain by memory. While progressive reformers denigrate "rote
memorization," classical educators from Quintilian to St. Thomas
Aquinas have always known that memory work is an essential part of a
complete education.
Now you can give your students the benefits of classical memory
training with Living Memory. This comprehensive K-12 resource for
memorization, copywork, and dictation can be used with any classical
curriculum or as a handy reference for home or school. With this
pick-up-and-teach book your students can master:
* proverbs, maxims, and famous sayings in English, Latin, and Greek
* dozens of beloved English poems, from Mother Goose to Shakespeare
* stirring historical speeches from Cicero to Churchill
* more than 60 English hymns and carols plus traditional hymns in
Latin and Greek
* prayers, psalms, and Bible memory verses in English, Latin, and Greek
* important geography and history facts
* favorite American folk songs
* essential arithmetic facts and mathematical formulas
* key science facts
* a succinct English grammar "catechism" for students of Latin
* fundamental Latin and Greek grammar forms
Dr. Andrew Campbell's introduction draws on both ancient memory
techniques and modern research to explain the importance of memory in
education. He explains how to integrate memory work into your existing
curriculum and how to use four key skills to assure success in memory
training."
retain by memory. While progressive reformers denigrate "rote
memorization," classical educators from Quintilian to St. Thomas
Aquinas have always known that memory work is an essential part of a
complete education.
Now you can give your students the benefits of classical memory
training with Living Memory. This comprehensive K-12 resource for
memorization, copywork, and dictation can be used with any classical
curriculum or as a handy reference for home or school. With this
pick-up-and-teach book your students can master:
* proverbs, maxims, and famous sayings in English, Latin, and Greek
* dozens of beloved English poems, from Mother Goose to Shakespeare
* stirring historical speeches from Cicero to Churchill
* more than 60 English hymns and carols plus traditional hymns in
Latin and Greek
* prayers, psalms, and Bible memory verses in English, Latin, and Greek
* important geography and history facts
* favorite American folk songs
* essential arithmetic facts and mathematical formulas
* key science facts
* a succinct English grammar "catechism" for students of Latin
* fundamental Latin and Greek grammar forms
Dr. Andrew Campbell's introduction draws on both ancient memory
techniques and modern research to explain the importance of memory in
education. He explains how to integrate memory work into your existing
curriculum and how to use four key skills to assure success in memory
training."
If you are interested in getting this book for your kids, or your own self-education (yes! I plan to use it too!) here is the link to buy it:
http://www.lulu.com/content/5348956
http://www.lulu.com/content/5348956
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