Classical Principle 4: Scholé, Contemplation, and Leisure

Classical Principle 4 is about reflection on good things, contemplation, and leisure.

When you go to a school today, do you often see children at leisure, discussing interesting topics with oodles of time? Or do you see them madly running from classroom to classroom for their 2:30 Piano lesson, their 3:30 Algebra class, and their 4:30 Biology lab?

After 40 minutes do you move onto the next class, or do you have time to extend that period if needed?

This principle of classical education somewhat reflects on the principle of multum non multa in that we need to slow down and cover things more deeply.

Good education requires plenty of time. We need to be creating students who are not anxious because they have no time to do this or that, but rather students who are at leisure to learn, eager to take on board the next topic of conversation.

SLOW DOWN. Make learning for kids feel like they're having a leisurely weekend. Let them have fun. And in doing so, they'll learn more.

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