Comments on: Inductive Reasoning & Homeschooling Rabbit Trails

By: Prepare Now for Logic in the Homeschool Curriculum | The Classical Scholar

Prepare Now for Logic in the Homeschool Curriculum | The Classical Scholar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:15:16 +0000

[...] trivium is named derives from the Greek “logos” and is most commonly defined as the “study of formal reasoning.” Therefore, the one who studies logic as part of the homeschool curriculum is presumably capable [...]

By: Meliha

Meliha — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:17:26 +0000

That is what happened to me while trying to find some information on homeschooling in Bosnia (since I live here – I’m a bosnian)and, just wanted to thank you for this text. I feel less guilty when I waste my time in a rabbit chase for information…:)

By: Classical Education Primer for your Home School | The Classical Scholar

Classical Education Primer for your Home School | The Classical Scholar — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:29:14 +0000

[...] The trivium and quadrivium provide structure for organizing content while Socratic dialogue and inductive reasoning provide the tools by which to understand the [...]

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:30:14 +0000

Ayopeju,
I find that as I get older my thirst for knowledge and understanding increases. Researching paper currency could lead to understanding in so many areas: economics, politics, government, history, and culture…just to name a few. A classical home education is really about lifetime learning (even at the age of 48) not just a 12 year educational paradigm. Hoping that you continue to enjoy the learning process!

By: Ayopeju Falekulo

Ayopeju Falekulo — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:51:12 +0000

It’s great to know that my soon to be 48 year old brain is not falling asleep yet. I regularly do research about my new found hobby, paper money collecting. And I find myself going through the same process, researching, interpreting, and then applying the knowledge and drawing new understanding of the world around me.
This actually has helped me as a blogger.

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:42:25 +0000

Jen,
Oooh…the himalayas…I might go do a search right now! We are so fortunate that we can make all of life a rich learning environment. It’s hard not to get caught up in a “to-do” list, but if we remember that classical education is not about finishing a workbook or textbook, but about learning how to think and communicate effectively, then we’ll be more likely to let the Spirit lead and discover new ideas along the way!

By: jennifer d

jennifer d — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 03:26:27 +0000

Dianne,
I do this same thing and have often judged myself harshly for wasting time! I loved how you took it several steps further and incorporated it into the whole picture. I did something similar when we were studying the history of India. I got hooked on the himalayas and we stopped there for a while and researched and compared these mountains with those in the US. It was fun and lead us into using a venn diagram.
Jen