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The Ask Andrew Podcast features weekly reflections on the purpose and nature of classical education from Andrew Kern, author of Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping American, and President of the CiRCE Institute. Each week Andrew will tackle a key idea, term, or theme in classical education, briefly defining it and explaining its purpose and place within classical pedagogy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Ask Andrew Podcast features weekly reflections on the purpose and nature of classical education from Andrew Kern, author of Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping American, and President of the CiRCE Institute. Each week Andrew will tackle a key idea, term, or theme in classical education, briefly defining it and explaining its purpose and place within classical pedagogy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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English


Episodes
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How Do We Teach the Glory of a Thing?

5/1/2024
In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How do we teach the glory of a thing?” - Nothing in the Camp Matters without the Glory - Inaccessible, Splendor, Repentance, Activities - Enjoyment and Dwelling - A Thought that is You - Radiant Glory Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:45

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How Can I be Sure My Student Encounters the Reality?

4/24/2024
Welcome Back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How can I be sure my student encounters the reality of something like history, math, or grammar?” - Different Words and Worlds - Inquiry - Interpreting Signs - Forms in Space - What do You See? - How do the Parts Relate? Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:22

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How Will the Temple Pattern Help My Child Love Learning?

4/17/2024
Welcome Back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How will the temple pattern help my child love learning?” - Experience of Learning - Engaged in the Reality - Connatural - Striving and Pushing - Communion and Desire for Union Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:26

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The Temple: An Example from Education

4/3/2024
Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “Can you give an example of how the temple is a pattern of revelation as it related to education?” - Names vs. Things - Mystery and Glory - “The Readiness is All” - Free People - Dwell - Compare - Pursue the Love to the Elements and Principles Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:18:36

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The Temple: An Example of the Pattern of Revelation

3/27/2024
Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “Can you give an example of how the temple is a pattern of revelation?” - A Pattern to Receive - Horses and Serpents - Principles of Care - Becoming Teachable through Love - Embracing Mystery Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:14:54

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The Temple: How is it a Pattern of Revelation?

3/20/2024
Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “How is the temple a pattern of revelation?” - Majestic Humility Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:18:07

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The Temple: What is its pattern?

3/13/2024
Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “What is the temple pattern?” - Inaccessible Mystery - A Presence We Can Abide In - A Place of Illumination - Music and Adoration - Cleansing and Uniting - Defined Boundaries - Forgiveness Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:18:44

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The Temple: Why Does it Matter?

3/7/2024
Welcome back to the Ask Andrew Podcast! In this episode Andrew addresses the question, “Why do you make such a big deal about the temple?” - The Presence of God - The Archetypal Form - Subjects and Predicates - Mathematical Equations - The Law of Nature - Mimetic Teaching - Revelation Learn more about the CiRCE Institute: www.circeintitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:11:34

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On Grammar and Interpreting Signs

3/15/2021
In this episode, Andrew Kern explains what he means when he says that grammar is the art of interpreting signs, plus he answers some of other listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:10

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How Does Rhetoric Teach Students to Read? (Part 2)

2/15/2021
In this episode, Andrew Kern offers some practical applications regarding the ways rhetoric teaches students to read well, then he answers some listener questions (including about children's literature.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:56:10

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How Does Rhetoric Teach Students To Read?

2/8/2021
In this episode, Andrew Kern spends the bulk of the episodes contemplating the questions, "how does rhetoric teach us to read?" before diving into some more rapid-fire questons/answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:14

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Ways of coping for the physical, the psychological, and the spiritual realms

2/1/2021
In this episode, Andrew Kern contemplates ways of helping us cope with troubled times in each of physical, psychological, and spiritual realms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:00:26

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More thoughts on living through crisis, plus audience Q&A

1/26/2021
Recorded back in the spring of 2020, this episode wa part of the ongoing Ask Andrews live webinar series. In this episode, Andrew expresses his thanks to God and to audience before continuing his thoughts on how to live through the criss we have all lived through this year (13:30), and then answering some questions from the audience (41:00). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:13:17

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Further Thoughts on Living within Crisis

12/2/2020
In this episode, Andrew Kern returns to the topic of living in a world of crisis, especially as parents and teachers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:03:25

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Further Thoughts on Rhetoric plus some thoughts on living in the world of Covid-19

11/24/2020
In this episode, Andrew Kern offers some further thoughts on Rhetoric, plus offers some thoughts on living in the world of Covid-19 a a teacher and parent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:59:27

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Thoughts on the Relationship Between the Arts, Sciences, and Reason

11/3/2020
Join Andrew Kern for another recording of his Ask Andrew webinar series. In this episode he contemplates the relationship between the arts, sciences, and reason -- and much more, as usual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:00:08

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Further Thoughts on the Definition of Rhetoric

10/8/2020
In this episode, Andrew Kern continues to explain how he defines rhetoric and how he came to that definition, as well as why he prioritizes decision-making over persuasion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:57:23

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On Definitions of Rhetoric

9/24/2020
In this episode, Andrew Kern explains how he defines rhetoric and how he came to that definition, as well as why he prioritizes decision-making over persuasion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:53:04

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How should I structure the day when students have multiple needs?

9/11/2020
In this week's episode, Andrew Kern contemplates ways of adapting to the various needs of individual students, while also avoiding decision fatigue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:35

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How do I adapt classical education to the modern system?

8/27/2020
In this episode of the Ask Andrew podcast, Andrew Kern contemplates ways of adapting a truly classical education to the modern educational system in which we are required to participate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:51