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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.
I devoured all of Joan Aiken's books when I was younger, and this one was no exception. I loved the story about Bonnie and her cousin Sylvia, who overcame depressing and odd events with cooperation, cheerfulness, and faith. The story begins in the deep of winter, with Bonnie expectantly awaiting the arrival of her cousin Sylvia. Although the troublesome wolves of that region cause some trouble with the train, Sylvia arrives and Bonnie, who is aching for a friend, is sure they will have a wonderful time. Unfortunately, soon their guardian and school teacher Miss Slighcarp, a distant "cousin" arrives as well to watch over them and the household while their parents leave on a cruise to improve Bonnie's mother's health. Miss Slighcarp hardly waits until the parents are gone to wreak havoc on the household, send the "spoiled brats" away, and try and discover how to get her hands on Bonnie's father's fortune. The cousins must go to great lengths to restore Bonnie's house and to find their father's lawyer, in a distant city, to help them. - Jess
