Growing Classically

OakGroveClassicalAcademy
  • 5.0 (9)
  • HOW TO

Growing Classically is a show largely directed toward the community at Oak Grove Classical Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. However, it is also for anyone interested in thinking through the beauty and uniqueness of a Christian, Classical, University-Model™ education. Join us as we embark on a quest to nurture intellects, character, a love for lifelong learning, and a deeper love for Christ in our students and ourselves.

  1. 'The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #7: The Law of Review and Application

    FEB 26

    'The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #7: The Law of Review and Application

    The completion, test, and confirmation of teaching must be made by reviews. In the final episode of our Seven Laws of Teaching series, Ryan Gilmore is joined by Oak Grove teacher Michelle Stevens to explore John Milton Gregory’s Law of Review and Application. Together, they discuss why learning is not complete until students actively use, articulate, and revisit what they have been taught. This conversation highlights the power of consistent review, Socratic dialogue, and joyful accountability, reminding educators that knowledge must move beyond exposure into ownership. The episode closes the series with a clear invitation: finish the work of teaching by helping students live what they learn. Free PDF of The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory through Veritas Press!  https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://naumsinc.org/  https://classicalchristian.org/

    34 min
  2. The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #6: The Law of the Learning Process

    FEB 19

    The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #6: The Law of the Learning Process

    Learners must actively reproduce in their own minds the truth they are acquiring. In this seventh episode of our Seven Laws of Teaching series, Ryan Gilmore is joined by Logic School Humane Letters Chair Cara Pilgreen to explore John Milton Gregory’s Law of the Learning Process. Together, they examine how true learning moves beyond memorization into understanding, expression, proof, and application, requiring active ownership from the student. This conversation encourages teachers and parent co-teachers alike to slow down, invite curiosity, and cultivate learners who investigate truth deeply, connect ideas meaningfully, and carry their learning into life with wisdom and faith. Free PDF of The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory through Veritas Press!  https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://naumsinc.org/  https://classicalchristian.org/

    19 min
  3. The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #5: The Law of the Teaching Process

    FEB 12

    The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #5: The Law of the Teaching Process

    Excite and direct the self-activities of the learner,  and tell him nothing that he can learn himself In this sixth episode of our series on John Milton Gregory’s Seven Laws of Teaching, Ryan Gilmore is joined by science department chair Caleb Garrett to explore the Law of the Teaching Process. Together they examine the difference between delivering information and cultivating real thinking, emphasizing that true learning requires active mental engagement, not passive reception. The conversation addresses practical strategies such as Socratic questioning, error analysis, scaffolding, and celebrating small wins, while also reframing struggle and even failure as essential parts of growth. This episode challenges teachers and parent co-teachers alike to design lessons that awaken curiosity, foster independence, and form students who can think deeply and responsibly for themselves. Free PDF of The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory through Veritas Press!  https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://naumsinc.org/  https://classicalchristian.org/

    33 min
  4. The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #4: The Law of the Lesson

    FEB 5

    The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #4: The Law of the Lesson

    In this fifth episode of our series on John Milton Gregory’s Seven Laws of Teaching, Ryan Gilmore is joined by longtime first grade teacher and lower grammar department chair Don Montgomery to explore the Law of the Lesson. Together they reflect on why effective teaching must begin with what students already know and intentionally guide them toward what they do not yet understand. The conversation highlights the importance of review, encouragement, and pacing, especially in classrooms and home settings where teachers feel pressure to move quickly. This episode offers practical wisdom for teachers and parent co-teachers who want learning to be clear, confidence-building, and truly formative rather than rushed or fragmented.

    20 min
  5. The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #3: The Law of the Language

    JAN 29

    The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #3: The Law of the Language

    The language used in teaching must be common to the teacher and the learner. In this fourth episode of our series on John Milton Gregory’s Seven Laws of Teaching, Ryan Gilmore is joined by beloved grammar school teacher and department head Brooke Peyton to explore the Law of the Language. Together they reflect on why shared meaning, clear definitions, and patient communication are essential to real learning and true formation. Drawing from classroom experience and homeschooling contexts, the conversation highlights how misunderstanding often hides beneath apparent attention and why teachers must intentionally “catch” confusion before it takes root. This episode invites teachers and parent co-teachers alike to see language not just as a tool for instruction, but as a vital means of shaping understanding, community, and wisdom. Free PDF of The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory through Veritas Press!  https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://naumsinc.org/  https://classicalchristian.org/

    23 min
  6. The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #2: The Law of the Learner

    JAN 22

    The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #2: The Law of the Learner

    "The learner must attend with interest to the fact or truth to be learned." In this third episode of our series on John Milton Gregory’s Seven Laws of Teaching, Ryan Gilmore is joined by experienced grammar school teacher, Kay Nunn, to explore the Law of the Learner. Together they reflect on why attention and interest are essential to real learning and how teachers can spark curiosity rather than demand compliance. Through practical classroom examples and years of experience, the conversation highlights teaching as an act of formation that honors the dignity of the student. This episode invites teachers and parents to rethink engagement, not as classroom management, but as a pathway to wisdom. Free PDF of The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory through Veritas Press!  https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://naumsinc.org/  https://classicalchristian.org/

    22 min
  7. The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #1: The Law of the Teacher

    JAN 15

    The Seven Laws of Teaching | Law #1: The Law of the Teacher

    "A teacher must be one who knows the lesson or truth to be taught."  In this episode, Ryan Gilmore is joined by Dr. Nathan Sherman to explore John Milton Gregory’s first law, the Law of the Teacher. Through stories from the classroom and years of teaching experience, they reflect on why true teaching is about formation, not just information transfer, and why preparation, humility, and curiosity matter deeply. The conversation highlights how students learn not only from what teachers say, but from who teachers are and what they love. This episode invites educators and parents alike to consider how their habits, loves, and example shape the students entrusted to them. Stay curious!  Free PDF of The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory through Veritas Press!  https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://naumsinc.org/  https://classicalchristian.org/

    18 min
  8. The Seven Laws of Teaching | Introduction

    JAN 8

    The Seven Laws of Teaching | Introduction

    In this opening episode of our eight-part series, we introduce John Milton Gregory and his Seven Laws of Teaching and explore why they continue to matter for Christian classical educators. Gregory reminds us that teaching works best when it aligns with the way students actually learn rather than personal preference, and that this kind of teaching leads to deep and lasting formation. We also consider why his framework fits naturally within a University-Model® School, uniting classroom teachers and parent co-teachers around shared principles of learning. In the episodes ahead, seasoned educators from our community bring each law to life with practical wisdom you can put into practice right away. Free PDF of The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory through Veritas Press!  https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/ https://naumsinc.org/

    10 min
See All (20)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

Growing Classically is a show largely directed toward the community at Oak Grove Classical Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. However, it is also for anyone interested in thinking through the beauty and uniqueness of a Christian, Classical, University-Model™ education. Join us as we embark on a quest to nurture intellects, character, a love for lifelong learning, and a deeper love for Christ in our students and ourselves.

Information

  • Creator
    OakGroveClassicalAcademy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024, Growing Classically, Oak Grove Classical Academy
  • Show Website
    Growing Classically

You Might Also Like