Welcome Summer Conference Attendees to Educational Renaissance

The major classical Christian education conferences are now upon us. We begin with the Society for Classical Learning conference with the theme Recovering Beauty in Education June 15-18. This is quickly followed by the ACCS Repairing the Ruins conference June 22-25. Both conferences are in Dallas, and, if you are planning to attend in person, we would love to see you!

UPDATE: We’re podcasting every day this week during the SCL Conference. Listen to our Reflections from the Pre-Conference:

Here is a rundown of who is speaking when:

• Kolby Atchison, “Equipped to Learn: Practical Strategies to Promote Self-Education in the Classroom,” 11:00-12:00 (Central) on Friday, June 17^th (learn more at the SCL Conference site).
• Patrick Egan, “In Pursuit of Arete: Connecting Deliberate Practice and the Growth Mindset to Classical Virtue,” 11:00-12:00 (Central) on Saturday, June 18^th (learn more at the SCL Conference site).
• Jason Barney, “Narration as a Progymnasmata: Turning a Text into a Student Speech,” 4:10-5:10 (Central) on Thursday, June 23^rd (learn more at the ACCS Conference site).

UPDATE: If you would like to gain virtual access to the SCL Conference, you can still register at https://societyforclassicallearning.org/events/2022-summer-conference/. The cost is $190. If you would like to access the ACCS Conference online, you can still register at https://repairingtheruins.org/registration/. The cost is $175.

Whether you are a long-time follower of Educational Renaissance, or have just learned about us, we would like to welcome you to Educational Renaissance and make you aware of some of the great materials available to you.

Weekly Articles

We invite you to read through the many articles that have been posted here over the years. We aim to provide a new article every week, linking thoughts from our classical Christian heritage to new ideas emerging in our own day about education, psychology, neurology and philosophy. Here’s a recent sampling:

To Save a Civilization, Part 1: Conditions for a Decline

Recently Kolby Atchison began a series looking at Western civilization with a view to determining how our educational movement can contribute to the rebirth of our declining society. With insights from Augustine and Irish missionaries, learn how we can regain what was lost.

Apprenticeship in the Arts, Part 1: Traditions and Divisions

Jason Barney has been exploring the idea of apprenticeship as a model for applying Aristotle’s five intellectual virtues in the classical classroom. The connection between intellectual skill, technical knowledge and moral training come together as we take on the viewpoint of craftsmanship. This article takes you back to the start of a five-part series.

What is a Learner?: Reading Charlotte Mason through Aristotle’s Four Causes

This article by Patrick Egan explores the connection between Charlotte Mason and classicism by applying Aristotle’s four causes to our understanding of the nature and characteristics of a learner.

The Educational Renaissance Podcast

Many people like to get their content on the go. If that’s you, then you might like to subscribe to the Educational Renaissance Podcast. It’s the same great content, but in audio form. Listen to our recent episode, “Reflections on Christian and Pagan Literature,” where we consider the relationship between cultivating a Christian worldview and reading pagan literature. It strikes at the heart of what our educational renewal movement is all about, both the classical and the Christian components.

On-Demand Webinars

You can take your training to the next level with Educational Renaissance webinars. Find topics from all of the Educational Renaissance authors from narration to habit training to implementing Teach Like a Champion all with a view to practical skills you can apply in your classroom or school.

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Educational Renaissance Books

Our new Educational Renaissance Bookstore carries a select list of recommended reading from titles you regularly find in our articles and talks. Among the titles you will find are books published by our Educational Renaissance authors. This year’s highlight is Jason Barney’s new book A Short History of Narration available now on Amazon.

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One of the best aspects of conventions is the opportunity to meet new people and deepen old friendships. The Symposium began with guests arriving and mingling with one another over coffee.

Emma Foss, music teacher at Coram Deo Academy, let a time of worship to kick off the event. She structured the time of worship around Paul’s triad expressed in Colossians 3:16 to “sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.”

The first keynote address entitled “Cultivating the Joy of Learning in the Classical Classroom” was given by Jason Barney. He developed his thinking about Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s research on flow. He based many of his thoughts on his book The Joy of Learning: Finding Flow through Classical Education, but also extended his thinking to apply flow in practical ways.

Participants could choose topics in the first breakout session, with tracks catering to teachers or school leaders. After a catered lunch, Patrick Egan presented the second keynote address on “Cultivating Virtue through Habit Training.” He connected the dots between Aristotle’s conviction that virtues are cultivated through habits, the biblical mandate to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Prov. 22:6), and Charlotte Mason’s method of habit training.

A second breakout and guided discussion session preceded the final event; a panel discussion with all three Educational Renaissance authors moderated by David Seibel, Head of School at Coram Deo Academy. It was a discussion about discussion-based learning. The group differentiated discussions from other methods of learning and considered some practical applications for different grade levels and subject areas.

We are grateful for all the participants in this inaugural event. The staff at Coram Deo Academy did an excellent job hosting the event. We look forward to next year’s event. Stay tuned for further information about the date and location for the Educational Renaissance Symposium 2022.

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