Home School Methods Tips: Strengths/Weaknesses of the Classical Approach

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Home School Methods Tips: Strengths/Weaknesses of the Classical Approach
Strengths of the Classical Approach:

• Is tailored to stages of mental development
• Teaches thinking skills & verbal/written expression
• Creates self-learners
• Has produced great minds throughout history

Weaknesses of the Classical Approach:

• Very little prepared curriculum available
• Requires a scholarly teacher and student
• May overemphasize ancient disciplines and classics

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