Classical Education
The Classical Model of education teaches the skills of learning, so students are able to learn for themselves in any area. The skills they learn during these formative years will allow them the freedom to tackle any subject in their adult lives. There are three stages of learning within the Classical Model: Grammar, Dialectic, and Rhetoric, which are commonly referred to as the Trivium.
Grammar Stage
In the Grammar Stage (grades K-6), students love to chant, sing songs, and memorize through repetition. This is an important stage in which students learn facts on which to build for later studies.
Dialectic Stage
In the Dialectic Stage (grades 6-8), students intuitively become more argumentative as they want to know “why.” In this stage, they are given tools to learn how to argue logically and thoughtfully.
Rhetoric Stage
In the Rhetoric Stage (grades 7-12), students learn how to express themselves persuasively. They are logically able to communicate their message to others with wisdom and sound judgement.
These stages of learning are paired naturally with the students’ developmental ages. As adults, the students will use all three stages each time they learn something new.