Just want to announce that a few Brillkids moms are going to be getting together to discuss the book Poetic Knowledge - The Recovery of Education found here
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Knowledge-Education-James-Taylor/dp/0791435865/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1377458803&sr=1-1&keywords=poetic+knowledgeIf you would like to join us you are more than welcome. Our first discussion will be held the week of September 16th. Final date and time will be determined by the group needs.
How do you know if this is something you want to participate in:
Do you wonder what Classical Education is and what it means to classically educate a child?
Have you wondered if there is a purpose for education beyond getting a good job?
Do you want to know what "getting an education" looks like?
Do all the methods of homeschooling confuse you? How do you pick the right one?
This is a disclaimer: This book is written from a distinctly Christian point of view. That doesn't mean someone who is not a Christian cannot benefit from it as the book draws from Plato. Socrates, and others but, you need to know that going in. Also, this is a fairly academic book. It is not dry, but it can be hard slogging sometimes. I first read this book 5 or 6 years ago. As I am about to start my homeschooling years over, I thought I'd read it again. This time, maybe discuss it with friends who are just starting out as well. It is much easier to think about this stuff at the beginning than to realize you made some mistakes that must be undone later.
If you are interested, just post here and I will keep you informed.
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