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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
The workbook has one page of practice per unit. A good schedule would be a unit daily (for 3 days a week) for 32 weeks.
Publisher's Description of Brilliant! Italian Level 1 Workbook
For those students who are ready to learn Italian with reading or writing, the Brilliant! Foreign Language level 1 workbook supplements the lessons given in the Textbook to round out an older child’s language learning program (recommended for 3rd grade and up).
Brilliante!
Italian is a
charming program to introduce your children to the Italian language. You can
start at any point between kindergarten and Grade 4. The publisher suggests
using the textbook with a student starting in 1st grade and adding the workbook
once your child is reading/writing in their first language well (about 2nd
grade.) So, to implement the whole course simultaneously, begin with students
in 2nd to 4th grades. Younger students (K-2) can use the course without reading
and writing.
Textbook is a small-format (5.5"x 8.5"), spiral-bound print book with
96 units and a pronunciation guide. Several of the units actually review
previous lessons (e.g. units 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 & 24 are all reviews,
followed by a review week (units 25-27). The lessons are pretty short, 1-4
pages, and instructions are in English. A good schedule would be a unit daily
(for 3 days a week) which would cover 32 weeks.
Textbook is also available as a PDF download
Workbook has 1 page of practice per unit and is also available as a PDF
Audio portion is available on CD or as an MP3 download
Light bundle includes the textbook, workbook and CD (choose print
books/CD or all digital)
Unit
1 covers greetings (good morning/day/evening/night). You use
the audio CD here to model the correct pronunciation and accent (the audio
also has 96 units). The speaker on the disc is pretty fast, but it is easy
enough to listen to it several times. Then, you learn to say yes/no. The
teacher asks the student several questions in English and the kids respond with
si/no. For example: Do you like apple pie? Si! Adding to the
theme here, kids are asked: Would you like...? and have to
answer with Si, grazie (Yes, please) or No, graczie (No,
thank you). Students are encouraged to use these phrases throughout the day.
Doesn't that sound like an easy way to teach and learn Italian? I think so!
~Sara
