Welcome to Ask Andrew, a weekly podcast where Andrew Kern contemplates important ideas, essential terms, and unavoidable themes in classical education–and what they mean for the day-to-day of teaching and learning. 
In this episode, Andrew answers a question about the purpose of k-12 education, with some help from Stratford Caldecott, David Hicks, and Tony Jarvis. 

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What is the purpose of the k-12 education?

The Ask Andrew Podcast features weekly reflections on the purpose and nature of classical education from Andrew Kern, author of Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping American, and President of the CiRCE Institute. Each week Andrew will tackle a key idea, term, or theme in classical education, briefly defining it and explaining its purpose and place within classical pedagogy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How do we teach the glory of a thing?”   - Nothing in the Camp Matters without the Glory - Inaccessible, Splendor, Repentance, Activities - Enjoyment and Dwelling - A Thought that is You - Radiant Glory 
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How Do We Teach the Glory of a Thing?

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In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How can I be sure my student encounters the reality of something like history, math, or grammar?”   - Different Words and Worlds - Inquiry - Interpreting Signs  - Forms in Space - What do You See? - How do the Parts Relate?
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How Can I be Sure My Student Encounters the Reality?

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 In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How will the temple pattern help my child love learning?”   - Experience of Learning  - Engaged in the Reality - Connatural - Striving and Pushing - Communion and Desire for Union
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How Will the Temple Pattern Help My Child Love Learning?

Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!    In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “Can you give an example of how the temple is a pattern of revelation as it related to education?” - Names vs. Things - Mystery and Glory - “The Readiness is All” - Free People - Dwell - Compare - Pursue the Love to the Elements and Principles  Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Temple: An Example from Education

Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! 
In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “Can you give an example of how the temple is a pattern of revelation?”
 - A Pattern to Receive  - Horses and Serpents  - Principles of Care - Becoming Teachable through Love - Embracing Mystery Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the purpose of the k-12 education?

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