Behind the Curriculum Curtain

There’s a Latin phrase, Repetitio mater memoriae, which translates to “Repetition is the mother of memory.” It’s a core idea highlighted in Chris Perrin’s The Good Teacher, a book on the art of teaching—especially within the classical Christian education framework. At its heart, this phrase reminds us that helping students move knowledge from short-term to…

In continuing our exploration of excellence in teaching, inspired by Chris Perrin’s The Good Teacher, I want to delve into the Latin phrase “multum non multa,” meaning “much, not many.” This principle invites us to prioritize depth over breadth, encouraging us to focus on what truly matters. In education, as in life, we often face…