tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825174029351412249.post2178737802056046548..comments2024-02-04T13:52:50.198-05:00Comments on Gloria in Excelsis Deo: Learning by Rote: Friend or Foe?Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16054597409182035433noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825174029351412249.post-208803513835204432017-02-16T10:09:46.797-05:002017-02-16T10:09:46.797-05:00My educational philosophy has changed a lot as wel...My educational philosophy has changed a lot as well in just the 2 1/2 years we've been homeschooling. Since joining CC and learning more about the classical model, I definitely see the value in memory work (before I thought it seemed pointless, but it definitely lays a foundation). I've also gone from trying to recreate school at home, to being a bit more laid back. I still do the basics, plus our memory work, but allow our days to be somewhat child-led/delight learning. So I guess you could call me a "classical unschooler" now. :)Janeane Wyattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825174029351412249.post-9877866488819579002017-02-14T21:15:35.078-05:002017-02-14T21:15:35.078-05:00I didn't realize how important (at least some)...I didn't realize how important (at least some) memorization is until this year when coming to multiplication in my 3rd graders math.<br /><br />As a child learning multiplication I had to do timed tests, flash cards-- the whole works. My husband's elementary school was more progressive. He never had to memorize his multiplication facts. As a result, he still has to think about the toughies like 7x8 even today as an adult (and someone who majored in accounting!). I certainly wouldn't spend my whole homeschool day on memorization, but I certainly won't shy away from it where needed.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing! :)Alicia @ Sweeping Up Joyhttp://www.sweepingupjoy.comnoreply@blogger.com