About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of memorization in classical education and its foundational role in grammar school.
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In a classical education, memorization plays a primary role. As a matter of fact, memorization is the very foundation of grammar school. A few years ago I received a message from a former student. I taught her in middle school almost 25 years ago. Her message was short, but full of gratitude because of an assignment I insisted upon the...
People in this episode
Host: Dean Bowen
Topics covered
- memorization
- classical education
- grammar school
- self-improvement
- education techniques
Keywords
- memorization
- classical education
- grammar school
- self-improvement
- education
- learning techniques
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