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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.
20 interactive storybooks, over 100 reading lessons. Vocabulary, advanced phonics, writing and creativity, predicting, rhyming words, combining syllables, compound words, consonant blends, long and short vowels, superlatives, reading aloud, antonyms and synonyms, visual and auditory word recognition.
This software is similar to the Reader Rabbit Personalized Cross-Curricular CD-ROMs (see description), but focuses exclusively on improving reading skills. Using A.D.A.P.T. technology, the software adjusts the programming to match student ability. These games feature interesting storylines, bright and colorful graphics, fun puzzles, and animated stories. There are also "tickle spots" that players can click on to expand their vocabulary and have fun playing with words. The interactive storybooks and record-and-playback technology add a lot of fun to the software as well. There are 50 printable activities for every CD-ROM and personalizedprintable rewards. Each set comes with two disks. System requirements: Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32-bit only), Macintosh OS 7.1-9.2. ~ Rachel