LEADER 04035nam 22005173 450 001 9910156210303321 005 20230808200959.0 010 $a9781621381464 010 $a1621381463 035 $a(CKB)3710000000985280 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC7076699 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL7076699 035 $a(OCoLC)1342498796 035 $a(Perlego)3712263 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000000985280 100 $a20220825d2016 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 14$aThe Case for Catholic Education $eWhy Parents, Teachers, and Politicians Should Reclaim the Principles of Catholic Pedagogy 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aChicago :$cAngelico Press,$d2016. 210 4$dİ2016. 215 $a1 online resource (68 pages) 311 08$a9781621381457 311 08$a1621381455 327 $aIntro -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Testimonials -- Foreword -- Preface -- 1: The Crisis of Catholic Education: A History with a Lesson -- 2: The Schools and Our Children: No Passing Grade -- 3: The Purposes of Education: Happiness, Culture, Virtue -- 4: The Methods of the Teacher: Imitation before Invention -- 5: The Matter of Learning: The Sprightly Seven Arts -- 6: The Coming Renewal: Faith in the Future -- Appendix 1: Discussion Questions -- Appendix 2: Guide to Further Study -- Endnotes -- About the Book -- About the Author. 330 8 $aCatholic schools have long contributed to the mission of the Church and to the flourishing of society. During the past few decades, however, Catholic schools have suffered severe losses, both in their religious identity and in their capacity to attract students.With penetrating insights, pointed anecdotes, and drawing upon recent empirical studies and Church documents, Ryan Topping describes the near collapse of Catholic education in North America and uncovers the enduring principles of authentic renewal. In The Case for Catholic Education you'll discover: · the three purposes of Catholic education · why virtue is more important than self-esteem · the elements of a true "common core" curriculum · essential differences between "progressive" and "Catholic" models of learning · helpful study questions and a research guide"This is an accessible and eminently readable book on a topic which no Catholic can afford to ignore."--Joseph Pearce, Aquinas College, Nashville, TN"The Case for Catholic Education speaks to the heart of the debate over whether Catholic education is 'worth it.'"--Sister John Mary Fleming, O.P., Executive Director for Catholic Education, USCCB"The Case for Catholic Education will surely play a vital role in reinvigorating the handing-on of essential Catholic truths."--Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, O.P., Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Ann Arbor, MI"This short book contains an astonishing wealth of insights and practical suggestions."--Dr. Keith Cassidy, President of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy"Ryan Topping has written an engaging and coherent analysis of the state of Catholic education in North America, which will be useful for teachers in Britain, too."--Dr. Paul Shrimpton, Magdalen College School, Oxford"An insightful view of our threatened patrimony and a framed vision for what educating and forming our children may still yet become."--Dr. Jason Fugikawa, Dean of Academics and Faculty, Holy Family Academy, Manchester, NH 517 $aCase for Catholic Education 606 $aCatholic Church 606 $aCatholic Church--Education--Philosophy 606 $aCatholic schools 615 0$aCatholic Church. 615 0$aCatholic Church--Education--Philosophy. 615 0$aCatholic schools. 676 $a282 700 $aTopping$b Ryan N. S$01253262 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910156210303321 996 $aThe Case for Catholic Education$92905516 997 $aUNINA