Classical Pedagogy
Classical pedagogy provides a beautiful atmosphere for students to rest in a state of wonder. Giving students time to cultivate and discuss ideas establishes beauty as the center of the lesson. The activity of making sense of an idea leads us to commune with and engage with truths that are unchanging.
—Adrienne Freas, Founder of Beautiful Teaching
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“"Mrs. Freas is a consummate professional who understands all of the nuances of classical education."
John Heitzenrater, Founding Headmaster of Chrysostom Academy
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“Adrienne is a true professional… down to earth, authentic, passionate and knowledgeable about classical education. You walk away feeling motivated with a better understanding of classical education."
Helen Koutroulis, Australian Educator
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“Adrienne's passion for teaching, and her excellent understanding of the methodology is a much-needed resource as Classical schools continue to develop.”
Peach Smith, Koinonia Academy
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“She deftly tailored the topics to meet the needs of our new Orthodox Christian Parish School."
Father Patrick Cardine, Founder of St. Patrick Orthodox School
Adrienne’s Pedagogy Endorsements
I have curated excellent programs for both classroom and homeschool instruction. The following resources are the most faithful to helping you learn how to teach according to the classical intellectual tradition.
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BEAUTIFUL TEACHING CONSULTING
We bring practical solutions to the beauty of classical education! Through immersion courses, seminar led book studies, and comprehensive support, we serve parents & classical educators as well as homeschooler.
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CANA ACADEMY
Cana Academy offers excellent teaching ideas. Check out their YouTube Channel to access a wealth of wisdom on good teaching.
Don’t miss out on their excellent study guides and seminar guides. For a 10% discount, visit their website and use code BEAUTIFUL. Click here for their products.
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GIBBS CLASSICAL
Joshua Gibbs is a teacher, a lecturer on pedagogy and great books, and the author of several books and essays.
Visit his website for more information about his online classes for both high school students and adults.
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CLASSICAL U
Classical U is a division of Classical Academic Press. They have subscriptions for online lectures. This is great for teachres, headmasters, and home educators! This is the most comprehensive package of lectures on the market and they are true to the tradition of classical educaiton.
For a 15% discount, use code: CEPODCAST15
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PARENT U
Parent U is a subdivision of Classical U, but it is FREE! This resources is fantastic for parents who are considering classical education for their children.
If you simply want to learn more about classical education, these lectures are a must!
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THE NUMBER LAB
Do you want to know what math class looked like at Plato’s academy? Look no further! They were on our podcast, be sure to listen.
The mission of The Number Lab is to help teachers better understand their philosophical premises and explore new, more effective ways that learners can experience mathematics that are more authentic to the practices of professional mathematicians, which, incidentally, mirrors the way that learning occurs generally.
Access a dynamic library of videos, guides, graphics, and scripts, as well as weekly chats and live events with their mathmeticans.
Receive 20 % off with your first subscription to their services. Use code: CLASSICALEDU at the check out. (if you think you will want a year, go for it so you get the discount!)