What Is Classical Education?
Classical education is based on the principles of Western philosophy, with an emphasis on the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. The curriculum is centered around the study of liberal arts (grammar, logic, rhetoric, science, mathematics, fine arts, and music).
For centuries, classical education has raised up conscientious leaders who communicate effectively, make sound decisions, and demonstrate strong moral character.
What Makes Classical Education Different?
Classical education is focused on human flourishing, which includes and extends beyond academic pursuits.
Unlike some of today’s modern educational approaches (centering around standardized tests, technology in every class, and student-driven learning), classical education emphasizes whole person development, in teacher-led classrooms, with real books and supplies, and low technology.
The result? Classical education consistently produces well-rounded, thoughtful, articulate scholars with a lifelong love of learning and the ability and drive to impact the world around them for the better.
Hillsdale Curriculum School
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy (NOCA) is a Hillsdale College Curriculum School.
NOCA, assisted by Hillsdale College, commits to embrace and uphold the following key characteristics:
Low Technology
Teacher-Led Classrooms
Great Books & Source Documents
Singapore Math
Explicit Phonics & Literacy
Respect & Decorum
Classical Curriculum At-a-Glance
Classical education is a learning approach rooted in Western tradition. It aims to teach students how to think and how to learn, so they can live life to the fullest.
Pursuit of Virtue & Excellence
Central to the classical education philosophy embraced by Northwest Ohio Classical Academy and other classical schools around the nation is the pursuit of virtue and excellence. Grounded in the timeless ideals of truth, beauty, and goodness, the curriculum seeks to foster intellectual curiosity and moral integrity.
Methodology
Central to the classical education philosophy embraced by Northwest Ohio Classical Academy and other classical schools around the nation is the pursuit of virtue and excellence. Grounded in the timeless ideals of truth, beauty, and goodness, the curriculum seeks to foster intellectual curiosity and moral integrity.
Curriculum
Emphasizing the dissemination of knowledge from an early age, our curriculum focuses on core disciplines such as math, science, history, and language arts, supplemented by music, art, and foreign languages. We utilize the renowned Singapore Math program, which is known for teaching conceptual depth and preparing students to excel in advanced mathematics. We also use Explicit Phonics, an approach that develops literacy and fluency at a young age.
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