Lost in Learning


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Learning may well be the most profound poweron earth. Its force shapes entire civilizations and transforms the world, one individual at a time.Yet, all too often we allow this remarkableforce to become diluted.The moment learning becomes a mundanesuccession of texts, tests, and tedium, is the moment we lose that vital connection to the wonders of human creativity and discovery which infuse our work, our learning and our very lives with purpose.For those seeking to link learning to their life's aspirations, this book off ers the invitation to embark upon the journey of a lifetime.Through a body of stunning historicalphotographs, Eva Koleva Timothy breathes newlife into an age when learning was life's grandadventure and where genius was less a matterof genetics than of passion and perspective.Turning her lens upon the lives of history's heroes, she has revealed the key to a great secret:That we too, like the celebrated luminaries of old, are born: Creators, Discoverers and Dreamers.So come set sail with Columbus, soar amongthe heavens with Galileo, dive into drawings ofDaVinci and discover the passion which movedthe masters of an age as they lost themselvesin the rapture that is great learning.




The Lost Tools of Learning


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Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning


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"Newspapers are filled with stories about poorly educated children, ineffective teachers, and cash-strapped school districts. In this greatly expanded treatment of a topic he first dealt with in Rediscovering the Lost Tools of Learning, Douglas Wilson proposes an alternative to government-operated school by advocating a return to classical Christian education with its discipline, hard work, and learning geared to child development stages. As an educator, Wilson is well-equipped to diagnose the cause of America's deteriorating school system and to propose remedies for those committed to their children's best interests in education. He maintains that education is essentially religious because it deals with the basic questions about life that require spiritual answers-reading and writing are simply the tools. Offering a review of classical education and the history of this movement, Wilson also reflects on his own involvement in the process of creating educational institutions that embrace that style of learning. He details elements needed in a useful curriculum, including a list of literary classics. Readers will see that classical education offers the best opportunity for academic achievement, character growth, and spiritual education, and that such quality cannot be duplicated in a religiously-neutral environment"--




Hold On, You Lost Me: Use Learning Styles to Create Training That Sticks


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An easy-to-implement, eight-step methodology to engage and connect with all learning styles. Hold On, You Lost Me! provides a thorough explanation of the four major learning styles and how to satisfy the needs of each. Use Hold On, You Lost Me! to drive the gold standard of learning and increase understanding for accelerated on the job performance.




An Introduction to Classical Education


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This book is an ideal introduction to classical education written by the headmaster of an established classical academy. It traces the history of classical education and describes its modern renaissance. The book also highlights the distinctive elements of the movement including its emphasis on teaching grammar, logic and rhetoric (the Trivium), and the extraordinary achievements of students who are receiving a classical education. Other sections address the role and benefit of classical language study (Latin and Greek) and integrated learning through a study of the great books of western civilization. The book is written in a colloquial, engaging style, with several anecdotes, diagrams and charts. This book is especially recommended to parents just beginning their examination of classical education. We have priced this booklet (and the Audio CD) very low so that schools and co-ops can affordably distribute it to parents. We encourage homeschoolers to give this booklet to other parents who may wish to consider classical education.




On Education, Formation, Citizenship and the Lost Purpose of Learning


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Reading Augustine presents concise, personal readings of St. Augustine of Hippo from leading philosophers and religion scholars. The looming crisis in higher education appears to be a matter of soaring costs and crushing student debt, but the problem is actually much deeper. It is a crisis of soul; a question of the very purpose of learning and the type of people that our educational system produces. Today, in the age of academic hyper-specialization and professional knowledge, the moral and spiritual purposes of learning have been eclipsed by a shallow view of career and success. On Education, Formation, Citizenship, and the Lost Purpose of Learning turns to the influential figure Augustine of Hippo to explore how he saved the liberal arts at the end of the Roman Empire and how his inspiring vision can do the same for higher education today. It offers a roadmap for reviving the soul of education – presenting concrete ways that the intellectual practices and economic enterprise of learning can lead once more to a fulfilled life of knowing God and loving others.




Learning from a Lost Childhood


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The Lost Skills: What Children Aren’t Learning in the Digital Age


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In a world dominated by screens, devices, and digital conveniences, essential life skills are quietly fading away. The Lost Skills: What Children Aren’t Learning in the Digital Age by Robert Varton delves into the alarming gap between the digital proficiency that today’s children possess and the crucial life skills that are slowly being forgotten. From handwriting and face-to-face social interaction to problem-solving without Google and navigating without GPS, this book explores the everyday competencies that are slipping through the cracks in the era of technology. Varton sheds light on how over-reliance on digital tools is impacting children's ability to retain information, think critically, and engage with the world in a tactile, hands-on way. More than just identifying the problem, The Lost Skills provides practical advice, exercises, and solutions to help parents, educators, and caregivers nurture these vanishing abilities and empower children to thrive in a balanced, technology-enhanced but skill-enriched environment. If you are concerned about the developmental impacts of the digital age and want to help the next generation rediscover the foundational skills that foster independence, resilience, and creativity, The Lost Skills offers the roadmap you need. Let this book remind you—and the children in your life—that there’s more to growing up than swiping and tapping. Rediscover the lost skills. Get your copy today!