Classical Teacher Certification with Taylor University

To help meet the growing demand for well-trained classical school educators, Taylor University, the Society for Classical Learning, and ClassicalU have teamed up to offer a track of seven graduate courses that will qualify educators for SCL teacher certification.

This program is co-directed by Eric Cook, President of the Society for Classical Learning, and Joelle Hodge, President of Classical Academic Press. The curriculum makes extensive use of top video lecture content from the teacher training platform at ClassicalU.com.

Course List

• Education History: The Story and Core Principles of Christian Classical Education
• Classical Christian Education Applied as a Living Tradition in the United States
• Classroom and School Culture: Shaping Student Loves and Virtues
• Pedagogy in the Classical Tradition: Teaching in Support of Student Growth and Learning
• Student Assessment in Classical Christian Education: Principles Practices of and Guidance, Feedback, and Evaluation
• Great Books, Classical Languages, and Fine Arts: Vertical and Horizontal Integration Across the Curriculum
• Student Division Level and Subject Area Practicum

The final practicum will pair students within schools accredited or endorsed by the Society of Classical Learning, providing valuable hands-on teaching experience.