A Thomas Jefferson Education

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A Thomas Jefferson Education is a book written by Oliver DeMille which discusses leadership education concepts inspired by DeMille's study of Thomas Jefferson's education as well as other great historical figures. The book's concepts are frequently applied in home school settings, where it is known as Thomas Jefferson Education or TJEd.^[1]

In "A Thomas Jefferson Education" DeMille reinforces the use of Seven Keys of Great Teaching: 1. Classics, not Textbooks 2. Mentors, not Professors 3. Inspire, not Require 4. Structure Time, not Content 5. Quality, not Conformity 6. Simplicity, not Complexity 7. You, not Them

He also outlines the Phases of Learning (Core, Love of Learning, Scholar and Depth) and discusses the application of these principles.

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1. Three Ways to Home School, CBS Morning Show, 7 March 2008. [1]