2018 November West Conference Lectures
Lectures for All Orthodox Educators (both Home Educators and Orthodox School Educators):
Seeking Wisdom: Orthodox Education and the Right Relationship of Human and Divine Wisdom according to St. Gregory Palamas (Fr. Matthew Penney, PhD, ABD)
Seeking Virtue: Why an Orthodox Approach to Virtue is Critical to Educating Our Children Today (Mark Tarpley, PhD)
Seeking Truth: Forming Children in the Love of Truth (Fr. Peter Heers, D.Th.)
Rethinking Education (Andrew Kern)
Teaching Our Children History within an Orthodox Ethos (Mark Tarpley, PhD)
Teaching Our Children Literature within an Orthodox Ethos (Fr. Matthew Penney, PhD, ABD)
Teaching Writing: A conversation with Andrew Kern
Identifying Foundational Principles in Early Childhood Orthodox Education (Presv. Ana Coman)
Friday Q&A on Wisdom, Virtue, and Education (Dr. Mark Tarpley, Andrew Kern, and Fr. Matthew Penney)
Saturday Q&A on Classical Education (Dr. Mark Tarpley, Andrew Kern, Fr. Matthew Penney, and Fr. Peter Heers)
Lectures and Workshops Specifically for Homeschool Parents:
Why Homeschooling is a Good Choice (Fr. Noah Bushelli)
The Homeschool Dad Panel: How Dads Can Be Supportive (Fr. Noah Bushelli, Fr. Paul Volmensky, and Daniel Sierra)
Comparison as the Thief of Joy (Jennifer Sierra)
Math Curriculum Discussion (Presv. Ana Coman, Anne Van Fossen, and parents)
Teaching Reading in the Home Setting (a panel discussion of parents' diverse experiences)
Nature Journaling (Christina Taylor, Christine Jennings, and Elizabeth Davis)
Learn More about CLRC: Classical Learning Resource Center (Anne Van Fossen)
Transcript Workshop (Ginny Silva)
Homeschool Alumni Panel (interview with three adults who were homeschooled in childhood)