A Thomas Jefferson Education

A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-first Century


Oliver Van DeMille
This is a book I have meaning to read for awhile. Finally had a chance to as it was the next book for bookclub. A lot of my friends use this educational approach with their children and I was curious about it.
The main points of the philosophy are for the children to be exposed to classic stories and great literature. For them to learn directly from the great minds through their original writings rather than through a watered-down approach that is presented through PS and other arenas. Then once they are exposed, to truly think.....not regurgitate. To see how the material applies to them in their lives.
Another huge portion is to have mentors who will lead them and guide them through the learning stages with support and love on an individual basis rather than an assembly line.
Matt read the book and we are both excited about the prospect of introducing this learning style to our children and learning more about it.