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Charlotte Mason Method
by Julie Shepherd Knapp,copyright 2006
A Christian-focused literature-based approach to learning developed in
19th Century England, and introduced as a homeschooling method in
1987 by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay in her book, "For the
Children's Sake". The method recommends using "classics" and other
"real" books written by quality authors, in their entirety, rather than
standard textbooks or "dumbed-down" reading passages. Instead of
learning thru lectures, children are required to narrate back what they
have learned from reading or observation.
Formal lessons are delayed until age 6 and written narration is not
required until a child is age 10 - 12. Children use "copy work" and
dictation to practice handwriting. History is taught chronologically, using
historic fiction, and a history time-line is constructed. Nature walks are
encouraged, and a nature notebook and personal journal are kept.
Emphasis is on literature, art, music, poetry, bible-study, and history. No
workbooks, study guides, tests or competition. Recommends short,
focused lessons, that aim to instill a love of learning.
Check out Ambleside Online - A free Charlotte Mason online
curriculum
by Julie Shepherd Knapp,copyright 2006
A Christian-focused literature-based approach to learning developed in
19th Century England, and introduced as a homeschooling method in
1987 by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay in her book, "For the
Children's Sake". The method recommends using "classics" and other
"real" books written by quality authors, in their entirety, rather than
standard textbooks or "dumbed-down" reading passages. Instead of
learning thru lectures, children are required to narrate back what they
have learned from reading or observation.
Formal lessons are delayed until age 6 and written narration is not
required until a child is age 10 - 12. Children use "copy work" and
dictation to practice handwriting. History is taught chronologically, using
historic fiction, and a history time-line is constructed. Nature walks are
encouraged, and a nature notebook and personal journal are kept.
Emphasis is on literature, art, music, poetry, bible-study, and history. No
workbooks, study guides, tests or competition. Recommends short,
focused lessons, that aim to instill a love of learning.
Check out Ambleside Online - A free Charlotte Mason online
curriculum
| "...I think we owe it to children to let them dig their knowledge, of whatever subject, for themselves out of the "fit" book; and this for two reasons: What a child digs for is his own possession; what is poured into his ear, like the idle song of a pleasant singer, floats out as lightly as it came in, and is rarely assimilated. I do not mean to say that the lecture and the oral lesson are without their uses; but these uses are, to give impulse and to order knowledge; and not to convey knowledge..." -- Charlotte Mason |