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Hate of Learning: One Cause and a Possible Remedy

by Andrew Pudewa (This article first appeared in the February 2012 issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine®.) When one of my daughters was around twelve years old, we faced a significant problem with her motivation and... read more

Feb 01, 2012

You Don't Have to Like It ...

by Andrew Pudewa (This article first appeared in the February 2012 issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine®.) I don’t really like to write. When I tell people that, they often express surprise, assuming that since I... read more

Feb 01, 2012

Fill Yourself

by Andrew Pudewa (This article first appeared in the November 2012 issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine®.) One role a homeschooling parent often inadvertently takes on is that of “administrator of curriculum,” providing worksheets, assignments, projects,... read more

Jan 01, 2012

De-Confusing Essays

by Andrew Pudewa “Essay” is perhaps the one word most feared by students, wielded by teachers, and misunderstood by many. But what is it actually, and how important is it? And if it is... read more

Jan 01, 2012

A Swing towards Sanity

by Andrew Pudewa Every once in a while, something happens which restores hope that the world is not completely insane. When this occurs in the field of education, it is particularly pleasing. When it... read more

Jan 01, 2012

The Art of Teaching a Skill

or, The Skill of Teaching an Art by Andrew Pudewa MORTIMER ADLER, IN HIS PAIDEIA PROPOSAL calling for a return to a classical curriculum, points out one of the major problems of modern education: the... read more

Jan 01, 2012

Developing Skills and Character through Homeschool Speech and Debate

by Andrew Pudewa (This article first appeared in the January 2012 issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine®.) Welcome to my column: Finishing the Race! It’s such an appropriate title for me, as I myself need encouragement... read more

Jan 01, 2011

The Arts of Language

by Andrew Pudewa For many of us, the expression “Language Arts” evokes an emotional response; in some it causes excitement, but more often uncertainty, anxiety, or confusion. As with many terms, it has meanings... read more

Jan 01, 2011

Bad Writing vs. Bad Circumstances

by Andrew Pudewa Recently, a co-op teacher commented, “Help! My students are completing the checklist but producing bad writing! They may use an '-ly word' and check it off the checklist, but it’s not appropriate... read more

Jan 01, 2010

Lesson Planning

by Andrew Pudewa The goal of Excellence in Writing is to make writing part of what your students are learning, not a course unto itself. With nine structural units, you can easily plan your... read more

Jan 01, 2010

Teaching Writing: Structure and Style - Unit 3 Overview and Tips

Watch this video by Andrew Pudewa on Unit 3   For an explanation by Andrew Pudewa on how to use Unit 3 and some tips for teaching, read on... One of our users asked this question:... read more

Jan 01, 2009

Hate of Learning: One Cause and a Possible Remedy

by Andrew Pudewa (This article first appeared in the February 2012 issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine®.) When one of my daughters was around... read more

You Don't Have to Like It ...

by Andrew Pudewa (This article first appeared in the February 2012 issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine®.) I don’t really like to write. When... read more

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Fill Yourself

by Andrew Pudewa (This article first appeared in the November 2012 issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine®.) One role a homeschooling parent often inadvertently... read more

De-Confusing Essays

by Andrew Pudewa “Essay” is perhaps the one word most feared by students, wielded by teachers, and misunderstood by many. But what... read more

A Swing towards Sanity

by Andrew Pudewa Every once in a while, something happens which restores hope that the world is not completely insane. When this... read more

The Art of Teaching a Skill

or, The Skill of Teaching an Art by Andrew Pudewa MORTIMER ADLER, IN HIS PAIDEIA PROPOSAL calling for a return to a classical... read more

Developing Skills and Character through Homeschool Speech and Debate

by Andrew Pudewa (This article first appeared in the January 2012 issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine®.) Welcome to my column: Finishing the Race!... read more

The Arts of Language

by Andrew Pudewa For many of us, the expression “Language Arts” evokes an emotional response; in some it causes excitement, but more... read more

Bad Writing vs. Bad Circumstances

by Andrew Pudewa Recently, a co-op teacher commented, “Help! My students are completing the checklist but producing bad writing! They may use... read more

Lesson Planning

by Andrew Pudewa The goal of Excellence in Writing is to make writing part of what your students are learning, not a... read more

Teaching Writing: Structure and Style - Unit 3 Overview and Tips

Watch this video by Andrew Pudewa on Unit 3   For an explanation by Andrew Pudewa on how to use Unit 3 and... read more

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