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Thoroughness and Charm, with Mandi Gerth

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:39:21 GMT

In this special episode Andrew Kern sits down with Mandi Gerth, an upper school teacher, speaker, and author of the forthcoming book about classroom culture , Thoroughness and Charm.

Mandi and Andrew discuss what drew her to this topic, why she decided to write a book about classroom culture, how to evaluate classroom culture, how formative practices shape what students love, and the uses of liturgy, prayer, and read-aloud to build such a culture.

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What is the Moral Imagination and How is it Formed?

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:53:02 GMT

In this episode, Andrew answers the question, "What is the Moral Imagination and how is it formed?"

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What is the Goal of Teaching Classic Literature?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:50:33 GMT

On this episode, Andrew answers the question, "What is the goal of teaching classic literature?"

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Developing Habits—Cosmos and Chaos

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:39:10 GMT

Developing Habits - Cosmos and Chaos

• Conforming to the Order

• Finding the Meaning

• Find Communion

• Seek Harmony

• Accept Reality

• Accept Mystery

• Freedom over Law

• Cultivate Virtue

• The Liberal Arts

• Teach Incarnationally

• Artifacts that Embody the Transcendent

• Grateful Worship

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The Two Dreams

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:01:18 GMT

• Cosmic and Post-Cosmic

• Stewardship and Order

• Common Callings

• Fragmented Glory

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What difference does glory make in the way we think about the world?

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:19:37 GMT

• Beauty and Pain. Life and Death.

• Omaha Beach

• Ultimate Reality

• Cosmos and Chaos

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What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book? (Pt. 2)

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:22:12 GMT

In this episode of the Ask Andrew podcast Andrew continues his answer to the question, “What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book?”

Freedom
Managing the Infinite
Essential Elements
Our Participation

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What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book?

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:42:42 GMT

In this episode of the Ask Andrew podcast Andrew answers the question, “What Did You Learn from Writing Your Book?”

• Repentance

• Freedom

• Logos

• Radiance

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How Do We See the Glory?

Wed, 29 May 2024 16:57:34 GMT

Welcome Back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!

In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How do we see the Glory?”

- Attend

- Receive

- Enjoy

- Nurture

- Learn

- Resist

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What Is the Glory of a Thing?

Wed, 22 May 2024 16:12:18 GMT

Welcome Back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!

In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “What is the glory of a thing?"

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How Do We Teach the Glory of a Thing?

Wed, 01 May 2024 17:05:44 GMT

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 Can I be Sure My Student Encounters the Reality?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Welcome Back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!

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 Will the Temple Pattern Help My Child Love Learning?

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:14:22 GMT

Welcome Back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!

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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The Temple: An Example from Education

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:39:03 GMT

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

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The Temple: An Example of the Pattern of Revelation

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:49:11 GMT

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

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The Temple: How is it a Pattern of Revelation?

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:39:52 GMT

Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!

In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How is the temple a pattern of revelation?”

- Majestic Humility

Analogical Patterns
Light (In)accessible
Fitting Form
Becoming as Children
Knowledge and Love

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The Temple: What is its pattern?

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:21:54 GMT

Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!

In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “What is the temple pattern?”

- Inaccessible Mystery

- A Presence We Can Abide In

- A Place of Illumination

- Music and Adoration

- Cleansing and Uniting

- Defined Boundaries

- Forgiveness

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The Temple: Why Does it Matter?

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:50:29 GMT

Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast!

In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “Why do you make such a big deal about the temple?”

- The Presence of God

- The Archetypal Form

- Subjects and Predicates

- Mathematical Equations

- The Law of Nature

- Mimetic Teaching

- Revelation

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On Grammar and Interpreting Signs

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:51:16 GMT

In this episode, Andrew Kern explains what he means when he says that grammar is the art of interpreting signs, plus he answers some of other listener questions.

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How Does Rhetoric Teach Students to Read? (Part 2)

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:42:42 GMT

In this episode, Andrew Kern offers some practical applications regarding the ways rhetoric teaches students to read well, then he answers some listener questions (including about children's literature.)

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How Does Rhetoric Teach Students To Read?

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:41:30 GMT

In this episode, Andrew Kern spends the bulk of the episodes contemplating the questions, "how does rhetoric teach us to read?" before diving into some more rapid-fire questons/answers.

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Ways of coping for the physical, the psychological, and the spiritual realms

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:00:42 GMT

In this episode, Andrew Kern contemplates ways of helping us cope with troubled times in each of physical, psychological, and spiritual realms.

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More thoughts on living through crisis, plus audience Q&A

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:55:15 GMT

Recorded back in the spring of 2020, this episode wa part of the ongoing Ask Andrews live webinar series. In this episode, Andrew expresses his thanks to God and to audience before continuing his thoughts on how to live through the criss we have all lived through this year (13:30), and then answering some questions from the audience (41:00).

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Further Thoughts on Living within Crisis

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:44:01 GMT

In this episode, Andrew Kern returns to the topic of living in a world of crisis, especially as parents and teachers.

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Further Thoughts on Rhetoric plus some thoughts on living in the world of Covid-19

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:12:25 GMT

In this episode, Andrew Kern offers some further thoughts on Rhetoric, plus offers some thoughts on living in the world of Covid-19 a a teacher and parent.

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Thoughts on the Relationship Between the Arts, Sciences, and Reason

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 21:39:38 GMT

Join Andrew Kern for another recording of his Ask Andrew webinar series. In this episode he contemplates the relationship between the arts, sciences, and reason -- and much more, as usual.

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Further Thoughts on the Definition of Rhetoric

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:28:00 GMT

In this episode, Andrew Kern continues to explain how he defines rhetoric and how he came to that definition, as well as why he prioritizes decision-making over persuasion.

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On Definitions of Rhetoric

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:23:00 GMT

In this episode, Andrew Kern explains how he defines rhetoric and how he came to that definition, as well as why he prioritizes decision-making over persuasion.

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How should I structure the day when students have multiple needs?

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:39:49 GMT

In this week's episode, Andrew Kern contemplates ways of adapting to the various needs of individual students, while also avoiding decision fatigue.

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How do I adapt classical education to the modern system?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:37:00 GMT

In this episode of the Ask Andrew podcast, Andrew Kern contemplates ways of adapting a truly classical education to the modern educational system in which we are required to participate.

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How do I teach history classically?

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:18:00 GMT

In this week's episode of Ask Andrew, Andrew Kern contemplates the best modes of teaching history.

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How God Taught Adam in the Garden

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:35:40 GMT

Originally recorded as a Good Friday webinar, this episode contemplates the way God taught Adam in the garden and what we can learn from it as parents and educators.

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How should I respond to my reluctant learner?

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:58:36 GMT

In this week's episode, Andrew Kern contemplates two questions about students who don't generally like school: a) Should I force my reluctant reader to read? and b) How do you entice a child to learn who doesn't like school?

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What Are the Basic Fundamental Literary Skills?

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:20:18 GMT

In this episode, Andrew Kern contemplates some of the most essential, fundamental literary skills (with a literary help from the book of Proverbs). Then he takes some rapid-fire questions, including one about this issues with "subjects" and the value of Latin.

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How should we use "the should question"?

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:52:06 GMT

In this episode of Ask Andrew, Andrew Kern explains how he thinks about matters of pedagogy, answer this week's primary question (How should we use "the should question"?), and then hits some rapid-fire questions at the end.

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On Tools for Making Connections

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:01:20 GMT

The Ask Andrew podcast is back with a new format, some new guests, and even a new graphic! In this first episode Andrew Kern contemplates tools that we can utilize to help our students make connections across subjects. Plus he answers some rapid-fire questions at the end of the episode.

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On Catechism in Education (part 4)

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:12:42 GMT

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 offers some additional thoughts in response to question about the place and purpose of catechism in education. This is part 4 of a series of episodes on the topic.

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On Catechism in Education (Part 3)

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 14:05:33 GMT

In this episode, Andrew offers some additional thoughts in response to question about the place and purpose of catechism in education. This is part 3 of a series of episodes on the topic and focuses on the practical applications of catechism in the classroom.

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On Catechism in Education (Part 2)

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 02:03:25 GMT

In this episode, Andrew offers some additional thoughts in response to question about the place and purpose of catechism in education. This is part 2 of a series of episodes on the topic and focuses on the practical applications of catechism in the classroom.

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On Catechism in Education (Part 1)

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:49:09 GMT

In this episode, Andrew answers a question about the place and purpose of catechism in education. This is part 1 of a series of episodes on the topic and focuses on the various types - and history - of catechism in the world of education.

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What is the purpose of the k-12 education?

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 18:36:44 GMT

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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Why are the common topics so important?

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 18:30:24 GMT

In this episode Andrew answers a question the importance of the common topics of invention, and discusses their history and usage over the years.

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Why do you claim that the "Iliad" is the best handbook for rhetoric?

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 18:14:11 GMT

In this episode Andrew answers a question about his recurring claim that Homer's Iliad is the best handbook for rhetoric ever written.

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Why do we need a cosmology other than the one provided by current science?

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 22:45:01 GMT

Welcome to Ask Andrew, a weekly podcast where Andrew Kern (President of the CiRCE Institute and co-author of the book, Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America) 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 cosmology and its importance within the classical paradigm and the classical Christian classroom.

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What are the top 5 ideals any classical school should embody?

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:56:55 GMT

In this episode Andrew discusses the ideals that all really good classical school (and/or other academic programs) embody - and what to look for in a school for you kids.

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What is an "ideal type" and does it necessarily lead to moralizing?

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:37:39 GMT

In this episode Andrew discusses the concept of the "ideal type," it's role in teaching/reading, and whether it leads to moralizing.

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Why did we name our annual Paideia Prize after Russell Kirk?

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 18:52:53 GMT

In this episode, Andrew discusses why CiRCE named the annual Paideia Prize after Russell Kirk.

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Some Final Thoughts on Getting a Classical Education As an Adult

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:17:45 GMT

In this episode, Andrew continues his refections on the challenges of acquiring a classical education as an adult, focusing in particular in this episode on how to take the next steps once you've set your goals, identified some definitions, and are ready to move forward.

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On Pursuing a Deeper Understanding of Classical Education

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:04:11 GMT

In this episode, Andrew continues his refections on the challenges of acquiring a classical education as an adult, focusing in particular in this episode on how to pursue a deeper understanding of the definitions of classical education.

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How to Pursue Your Goals of Self-Education

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 03:20:50 GMT

In this episode, Andrew continues his refections on the challenges of acquiring a classical education as an adult, focusing in particular in this episode on how to pursue and meet the goals you have set for yourself.

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More on Getting a Classical Education As an Adult: Setting Goals

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 01:37:50 GMT

In this episode, Andrew continues his refections on the challenges of acquiring a classical education as an adult, with a particular emphasis on setting goals for that study.

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Where Should I Start If I Want to Get a Classical Education As An Adult

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:36:56 GMT

Back after a summer hiatus, in this episode Andrew discusses some ideas for acquiring the classical education you didn't receive as a young person.

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On the Importance of "Adequacy" in teaching

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:37:01 GMT

In this episode, Andrew talks some more about the idea of "adequacy" - sometimes described as sufficiency - in education. In particular he contemplates the idea that a tool must be sufficient for it's purpose and what that means for our teaching.

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What Are the Tools for Truth Perception?

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 18:24:11 GMT

In this episode, Andrew further contemplates the idea of "truth-fishing" - this time focusing on the tools for Truth perception and how they can be passed on to our students.

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What is the "Art of Truth-fishing"?

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:38:59 GMT

In this episode, Andrew answers a question about the idea of "truth-fishing" - a phrase he often uses (borrowing from Dante) to discuss the art of teaching and learning.

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Why Is Astronomy Concerned an Important Part of the Quadrivium?

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 16:10:21 GMT

In this episode, Andrew answers a question about the preeminent role of astronomy (and the study of cosmology) in the quadrivium, and thus in a traditional classical education.

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Ask Andrew: What Joy and Harmony Have to Do with Assessment

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 01:29:04 GMT

In this episode, Andrew continues his contemplation of assessment by discussing the importance of joy, embodiment, and harmony in assessment.

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How Do I Assess an Idea?

Wed, 23 May 2018 15:35:08 GMT

In this episode, Andrew continues his contemplation of assessment by focusing on best practices for assessing ideas - a more abstract and difficult part of teaching well.

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How Do I Assess a Skill?

Wed, 16 May 2018 19:52:38 GMT

In this episode, Andrew continues his contemplation of assessment by focusing on best practices for assessing skills.

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Do you need to love a subject to teach it effectively?

Sat, 12 May 2018 01:25:50 GMT

Welcome to Ask Andrew, a weekly podcast where Andrew Kern (President of the CiRCE Institute and co-author of the book, Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America) 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 is joined by CiRCE friend, Heidi White, of the Journey School in Colorado (and a CiRCE conference speaker), to discuss whether you need to love a subject to teach it well.

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What does a good assessment look like? Part 2

Thu, 03 May 2018 21:47:36 GMT

In this episode, Andrew continues his contemplation on the nature of assessment, offering some thoughts on the principles of a quality assessment.

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What does a good assessment look like?

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 19:17:12 GMT

In this episode, Andrew contemplates the nature of assessment, offering some thoughts on the principles of a quality assessment.

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What does it mean to assess classically?

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 18:19:52 GMT

In this episode, Andrew contemplates the nature of assessment, answering the age-old question, "what does a truly classical assessment look like?" Join the contemplation!

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What is the "great dance" and why does it matter?

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 05:05:02 GMT

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Greg Wilbur, president of New College Franklin in Franklin, TN to discuss the idea of the "great dance" - an idea that is often tossed around in classical education circles. What does it mean? Why is it important? Greg and Andrew dive in.

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Is There a Universal Curriculum That Is Good for All People?

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 03:17:26 GMT

In this episode, Andrew is joined once again by his daughter, Katerina, who teaches in a classical school in Uganda, to discuss whether there is a classical education curriculum that is universally applicable (and good for) all people everywhere.

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Does Classical Education Value African Culture Or Want to Replace It (and other non-western cultures)?

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:18:31 GMT

Welcome to Ask Andrew, a weekly podcast where Andrew Kern (President of the CiRCE Institute and co-author of the book, Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America) 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 is joined once again by his daughter, Katerina, who teaches in a classical school in Uganda, to discuss whether classical education values African cultures as opposed to seeking to replace it.

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Can a classical curriculum include more than Western culture?

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 21:24:58 GMT

In this episode, Andrew is joined once again by his daughter, Katerina, who teaches in a classical school in Uganda, to discuss whether a classical curriculum can include more than Western culture.

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What should classical education look like in other parts of the world?

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:18:03 GMT

In this episode, Andrew is joined once again by his daughter, Katerina, who teaches in a classical school in Uganda, to discuss her experiences bringing classical Christian education to Africa.

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What is the classical pedagogy?

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:51:08 GMT

Welcome to Ask Andrew, a weekly podcast where Andrew Kern (President of the CiRCE Institute and co-author of the book, Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America) 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 and Karen answer the question, "what is the classical pedagogy?"

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What is the Classical Curriculum?

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 22:23:52 GMT

Welcome to Ask Andrew, a weekly podcast where Andrew Kern (President of the CiRCE Institute and co-author of the book, Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America) 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 and Karen answer the question, "what is the classical curriculum?"

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Why did Dorothy Sayers' interpretation of the trivium become so popular?

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:18:06 GMT

Welcome to Ask Andrew, a weekly podcast where Andrew Kern (President of the CiRCE Institute and co-author of the book, Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America) 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 (and a special guest) discuss the reasons why Dorothy Sayer's interpretation of the trivium has become so popular and influential.

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What is Wisdom (and how is it cultivated)?

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:39:00 GMT

Welcome to Ask Andrew, a weekly podcast where Andrew Kern (President of the CiRCE Institute and co-author of the book, Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America) 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 defines "wisdom" and reflects on the ways that it is cultivated.

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What is Virtue (and how is it cultivated)?

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:06:31 GMT

Welcome to Ask Andrew, a weekly podcast where Andrew Kern (President of the CiRCE Institute and co-author of the book, Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America) 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 defines "virtue" and reflects on the ways that it is cultivated.

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What does classical education have to do with "knowing, glorifying, and enjoying God"?

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:02:39 GMT

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 contemplates what classical education has to do with "knowing, glorifying, and enjoying God."

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Why Are the Liberal Arts So Important?

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 21:24:41 GMT

Here in episode six, Andrew explores some of the reasons why the liberal arts are so important.

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What does it mean to say that our children are imitations?

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 20:53:10 GMT

Here in episode five, Andrew explores the myriad ways imitation is key to education - both in the ways our children are imitations, and in the way we teach them to imitate.

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What is the Quadrivium?

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 20:53:34 GMT

Here in episode four, Andrew provides a quick and big-picture answer to the question, "what is the Quadrivium?" (with an emphasis on explaining the four mathematical arts).

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What are the 7 Liberal Arts?

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 21:06:49 GMT

Here in episode three, Andrew provides a quick and big-picture answer to the question, "what are the seven liberal arts?".

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So What is Christian Classical Education?

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:36:05 GMT

Welcome to the brand new 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. Here in episode two, Andrew provides a quick and big-picture answer to the question, "what is Christian classical education?".

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Welcome to the new Ask Andrew Podcast

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:38:10 GMT

Welcome to the new Ask Andrew podcast! Each week Andrew Kern will be answering questions about key ideas, themes, and terms in classical education. Here in episode one, he explains a bit about his goals for the show.

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How do you avoid moralizing a "morality tale"?

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 02:57:32 GMT

Welcome to episode 15 of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern answers your questions about Christian classical education.

In this episode, he is joined by special guest Karen Kern and together they offer some tips for teaching stories that are essentially "morality tales" (like fables, for example) with moralizing them.

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How to Avoid Moralizing Stories (and Why It's Important)

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 02:56:41 GMT

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Is Calculus Lost on the Homemaker?

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 02:55:03 GMT

Welcome to episode 13 of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern answers your questions about Christian classical education.

In this episode, he is joined by a special guest and together they contemplate a question about whether calculus and other subjects like it are lost on homemakers.

To submit a question for a future episode go here. https://www.circeinstitute.org/resources-web-features/ask-andrew

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Why does my daughter find it difficult to connect with mythology?

Tue, 31 May 2016 02:53:55 GMT

Welcome to episode 12 of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern answers your questions about Christian classical education.

In this episode, he discusses the why it can sometimes be difficult for modern people to connect with ancient mythology.

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How does one train a child's affections

Tue, 24 May 2016 02:52:49 GMT

Welcome to episode 11 of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern answers your questions about Christian classical education.

In this episode, he contemplates what it means to train a child's affections and what role emotion should play in education.

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How do I know what questions my students should be asking?

Tue, 17 May 2016 02:51:53 GMT

Welcome to episode 10 of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern answers your questions about Christian classical education.

In this episode, he contemplates the kinds of questions that most help cultivate wisdom and virtue.

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How do I teach fables?

Tue, 10 May 2016 02:51:06 GMT

Welcome to episode 9 of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern answers your questions about Christian classical education.

In this episode, he reflects on how to effectively teach fables to young children, and whether the moral of a story should be spelled out.

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What does "neo-classical" mean?

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 02:50:18 GMT

Welcome to episode 8 of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern answers your questions about Christian classical education.

In this episode, he contemplates the varying definitions of the term "neo-classical".

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On Moralizing Stories

Sat, 16 Apr 2016 02:44:43 GMT

Welcome to episode 7 of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern answers your questions about Christian classical education.

In this episode, he contemplates the tendency in parents and teacher to moralize stories and why it's probably not a good idea.

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Why is the magic in Lewis and Tolkien ok?

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 02:43:52 GMT

Welcome to episode 6 of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern answers your questions about Christian classical education.

In this episode, he contemplates the kind of magic that we find in the works of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien and why it's different than the kind of magic found in the occult (with a rabbit trail about Homer, of course).

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Why "CiRCE"?

Sat, 02 Apr 2016 02:42:32 GMT

Welcome to episode 5 of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern answers your questions about Christian classical education.

In this episode, he explains where the name "CiRCE Institute" comes from.

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What do wisdom and virtue have to do with holiness?

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 02:39:05 GMT

Welcome to episode 3 of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern answers your questions about Christian classical education.

Today he reflects on the relationship between holiness and wisdom and virtue.

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Why Read the Classics (when even the good guys do bad things)?

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 02:38:24 GMT

Welcome to episode 3 of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern answers your questions about Christian classical education.

Today he reflects on why we should read the classics when even the good guys do bad things.

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Cultivating an Appreciation of Good Music

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 03:35:43 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern answers your questions about Christian classical education.

Today he reflects on how to cultivate an appreciation of good music in students.

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What should we do about screen time and our kids?

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 03:34:34 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of the Ask Andrew Podcast, where Andrew Kern will answer your questions about Christian classical education.

Today he reflects on what makes a good television show, how much screen time is too much screen time, and more.

To submit a question for a future episode go here: https://www.circeinstitute.org/resources-web-features/ask-andrew

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On Books for Personal and Professional Development

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:10:19 GMT

Question: Can you recommend any books that will help me teach my students to complete tasks in such a that reflects God's order and elegance?

This episode is from the Ask Andrew video series on CiRCE TV.

Video: On Books for Personal and Professional Development

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How do I introduce my middle school child to classical education?

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:12:40 GMT

Question: How do I introduce my middle school child to classical education?

This episode is from the original Ask Andrew video series on CiRCE TV.

Video: How do I introduce my middle school child to classical education?

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Is classical education a method, or is it about materials? (Part 2)

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 18:49:04 GMT

Question: Is classical education a method, or is it about materials?

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Video: Is classical education a method, or is it about materials? (Part 2)

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Is classical education a method, or is it about materials? (Part 1)

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:53:55 GMT

Question: Is classical education a method, or is it about materials?

This episode is from the original Ask Andrew video series on CiRCE TV.

Video: Is classical education a method, or is it about materials? (Part 1)

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I teach in a modern school, but I want to affect change and educate myself. Advice?

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:33:54 GMT

While his name may not be Andrew, Dr. Christopher Perrin is a very good friend of CiRCE and a wise man too and so while in Cincinnati recently for a homeschool convention we enlisted him as a guest question-answer for our Ask Andrew video series.

This episode is from the original Ask Andrew video series on CiRCE TV.

Video: Advice for a teacher in a modern school who wants to affect change and educate himself/herself

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What do you mean when you say, "We are what we listen to?"

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:50:13 GMT

Today we have guest Professor Carol Reynolds answering the question, What do you mean when you say, "We are what we listen to?"

Find out more about Professor Carol at ProfessorCarol.com

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Video: What do you mean when you say, "We are what we listen to?"

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Tips and Advice on Teaching and Learning Latin

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 01:37:18 GMT

In which Andrew Kern provides tips and advice on teaching (and learning) Latin.

This episode is from the original Ask Andrew video series on CiRCE TV.

Video: Tips and Advice on Teaching and Learning Latin

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What's the big deal about Homer?

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:34:01 GMT

In this edition of "Ask Andrew" Andrew Kern answers the question, "why is Homer such a big deal?".

This episode is from the original Ask Andrew video series on CiRCE TV.

Video: What's the big deal about Homer?

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Were the Greeks more human than we are?

Mon, 04 Aug 2014 23:56:51 GMT

The "Ask Andrew" video series offers thoughtful, contemplative reflections on your questions about classical education from CiRCE President and Founder Andrew Kern.

Questions: How can I tell if an artifact is truly human? And were the classical Greeks more human than are we modern Americans?

This episode is from the original Ask Andrew video series on CiRCE TV.

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How can I begin to classically educate my highschool student?

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 02:14:11 GMT

In the March 2014 edition of our Ask Andrew video series, Andrew Kern answers a question about what to do if your student hasn't been classically educated and is nearing the end of high school.

This episode is from the original Ask Andrew video series on CiRCE TV.

Video: How can I begin to classically educate my highschool student?

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Questions to Ask when Teaching Literature

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:52:53 GMT

In this edition of our "Ask Andrew" video series, Andrew Kern, president of the CiRCE Institute discusses some of the best questions to ask - and to teach students to ask - when teaching literature.

This episode is from the original Ask Andrew video series on CiRCE TV.

Video: Questions to Ask when Teaching Literature

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How do I teach the reluctant student?

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:21:38 GMT

The entire question: How do I draw in the reluctant student who doesn't want to ask questions, who wants to hide in class, who, although he does well on tests, resists involvement?

This episode is from the original Ask Andrew video series on CiRCE TV.

Video: How do I teach the reluctant student?

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I need inspiration and a model

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:31:10 GMT

A listener asks for help regarding inspiration and a model for her current homeschooling stage.

This episode is from the original Ask Andrew video series on CiRCE TV.

Video: I Need Inspiration and a Model

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How do I give my children this education when I did not have it myself?

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:35:48 GMT

In this edition of the Ask Andrew Video Series, Andrew Kern answers a question about what to do when you wish to provide a truly classical education for your students or children but were never classically educated yourself.

This episode is from the original Ask Andrew video series on CiRCE TV.

Video: How do I give my children this education when I did not have it myself?

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What is virtue?

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:24:16 GMT

Question: What is a good definition of virtue? And how is it different from just “doing good?"

This episode is from the original Ask Andrew video series on CiRCE TV.

Video: What is a good definition of virtue?

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