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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...

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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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