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8/8/2019 Paideia Philosophy http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/paideia-philosophy 1/4 "Why these three? They comprise the most fundamental branches of learning. ... They provide the learner with indispensable knowledge about nature and culture, the world in which we live, our social institutions, and ourselves. " (Adler, 1982) THREE COLUMNS OF INSTRUCTION The Paideia classroom features three complementary instructional techniques or columns: didactic instruction of factual information; intellectual coaching of skills; and seminar discussion of ideas, concepts, and values. The Three Columns of Instruction represent the seventh, eighth, and ninth Paideia Principles. Part of the mission of the National Paideia Center is to thoroughly define the Three Columns so that they can be effectively utilized in various learning settings. Increased Understanding of Ideas and Values Paideia Seminar is a collaborative, intellectual dialogue facilitated by open-ended questions about a text. The goal of Paideia Seminar is for students to expand their understanding of ideas, concepts, and values about the curriculum. The Paideia Seminar nurtures both intellectual and social skills. Paideia Seminars occur approximately 15-20% of instructional time. Assessment and evaluation of Paideia Seminars occurs through pre and post seminar tools and processes including self identified goals, discussion, and writing. 15% – 20%

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"Why these three? They comprise the most fundamental branches of learning. ...They provide the learner with indispensable knowledge about nature and culture, the world in whichwe live, our social institutions, and ourselves. " (Adler, 1982)

THREE COLUMNS OF INSTRUCTION

The Paideia classroom features three complementary instructional techniques or

columns: didactic instruction of factual information; intellectual coaching of skills;and seminar discussion of ideas, concepts, and values. The Three Columns of Instruction represent the seventh, eighth, and ninth Paideia Principles. Part of themission of the National Paideia Center is to thoroughly define the Three Columns sothat they can be effectively utilized in various learning settings.

Increased Understandingof Ideas and Values

Paideia Seminar is a collaborative, intellectual dialogue facilitated by open-endedquestions about a text. The goal of Paideia Seminar is for students to expand their

understanding of ideas, concepts, and values about the curriculum. The PaideiaSeminar nurtures both intellectual and social skills. Paideia Seminars occur approximately 15-20% of instructional time.

Assessment and evaluation of Paideia Seminars occurs through pre and post seminar tools and processes including self identified goals, discussion, and writing.

15% – 20%

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The Acquisition of Organized Knowledge

Didactic Instruction is the delivery of factual information. Lecture, demonstration,videos, and reading are common forms of Didactic Instruction. The goal of Didactic

Instruction is for students to acquire the basic "must know information" about asubject. Because Didactic Instruction typically puts students in a passive role, the National Paideia Center advocates limiting Didactic Instruction to 10-15% of instructional time.

Assessment and evaluation of Didactic Instruction and factual learning is effectivelyconducted through traditional short answer and multiple choice tests.

10% – 15%

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Development of Intellectual Skills

Intellectual Coaching isguidance through modelingand questioning.Intellectual Coaching may

begin with a teacher modeling writing asentence, reading a

paragraph, solving a problem, or hypothesizingabout a reaction.Intellectual Coaching oftenhappens by questioning aswell as both positive or corrective feedback. Thegoal of IntellectualCoaching is for students toacquire expertise in skills of learning, such as reading,writing, calculating, andobserving. Developingskills in a relevant contextoccurs in a PaideiaClassroom through

teacher’s development anduse of units called CoachedProjects. IntellectualCoaching ideally occurs70% of instructional time.

Assessment and evaluationof Intellectual Coaching is

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conducted through performance tasks, projectwork often with the use of checklists and rubrics.

60% – 70%

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