The Secret Blueprint of Classical Education | Keys to Educating Free Thinkers

These week's *Classical Et Cetera* discusses Imitation and Emulation — What are the differences between these educational methods of teaching? How do these methods lead to the creation of free thinkers? And why does Modern Education see this differently than Classical Education?

 

The distinction between imitation and emulation is a nuanced one. In early education, students are primarily engaged in imitation activities by copying sentences, memorizing facts, and understanding concepts by replicating methods. As students grow older, they transition to emulation by engaging with material more critically and developing their own unique voices in their skills and studies. Understanding these differences allow educators to structure their teaching methods effectively and create thoughtful, innovative, and capable individuals.

 

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What We're Reading from This Episode:

• The Hounds of God —Rafael Sabatini (Paul)
• How to Think like Shakespeare —Scott Newstok (Paul)
• Nearby —Elizabeth Yates (Tanya)
• Material Logic —Martin Cothran (Martin)
• The Schools We Need: And Why We Don’t Have Them —E.D. Hirsch (Martin)