The Classical Caveman | A Project of Andrew Elizalde © 2018
Consulting
Conference
Sessions
MY MISSION
It is my mission to: equip students with an enduring understanding of mathematics and the fundamental aptitudes necessary for effective problem solving; to embody and promote Biblical principles through my instruction and relationships with fellow administrators, teachers, parents, and students; to grow professionally through frequent reflection, research, and collaboration with colleagues; to support all school striving to offer a distinctly Christian and classical curriculum in the context of a school culture where the great conversation is vibrantly alive.
FEATURED SESSIONS
SCL Summer Conference | Birmingham, AL, June 2018
A History of Ineffective Reform and a Call to Revive the Pedagogy of Our Tradition
Incarnation; Loving Your Students Out Loud; Wonder and the Imagination
Storytelling and Memorable Metaphors
Teaching Like Socrates Through Essential Questions and Problem Solving
Movement and Formative Liturgies
The Beauty and Persuasive Power of Language
Covenant Classical School Summer Math Symposium | Fort Worth, TX, July 2017
The Mathematical Experience
Teaching (Socratically) Through Problem Solving
Backward Design for Humanity's Sake
Unit Plan Design Workshop
SCL Pre-Conference | Dallas, TX, June 2017
Understanding the Current Condition
The Priority of Transforming Pedagogy
Addition, Subtraction, Bar-Modeling, and Algebraic Thinking
Preparing and Supporting Parents
Pitfalls, Triumphs, and Measures of Success
SCL Regional Conference | Birmingham, AL, Feb 2017
Reviving the Pedagogy of our Tradition
Teaching Arithmetic Classically
Slaying Mathematical Dragons - Teaching Socratically Through Problem Solving
SCL Summer Conference | Dallas, TX, June 2016
An Introduction ot Math Circles
Math Circles Practicum: Squaring Two Polygons Equal in Area
SCL Arete/Alcuin Retreat | Richmond, VA, October 2015
The Beauty and Persuasive Power of Language
The Contagious Embodiment of Affections
Teaching as an Act of Self-Giving Love
SCL Summer Conference | Atlanta, GA, June 2015
Making Math Memorable - Recovering the Ancient Art of Memory
Texas Colloqium for Classical Christian Schools | Fort Worth, TX, 2014
The Classical Christian Response to the Current Condition of Education in America
SCL Summer Conference | Austin, TX, June 2014
Essential Elements of Classical Christian Mathematics Instruction
Proof Writing Across the Curriculum - Mathematical Rhetoric
SCL Summer Pre-Conference and Conference | San Antonio, TX, June 2013
Mathematics in America
Teaching Mathematics Classically
Strategies for Refining/Reforming Your Mathematics Program
Principles of Effective Professional Development
Habitus: Rhythms and Routines of an Upper School Schedule
Trinity Classical Academy Regional Conference | Valencia, CA 2012
The Beauty of Mathematics
Institute for Classical Schools Summer Math and Science Lyceum | Memphis, TN 2011
Teaching Mathematics Classically
Consulting
Services
DESCRIPTION
My first priority is serving the parents, teachers, and students here at Covenant Classical School in Fort Worth, Texas, where I currently serve as Dean of Academics and Interim Grammar School Head. That said, I do reserve some margin for the purpose of offering consulting services during the school year. The sooner you can contact me to arrange a date the better. Ideally, I would fly out on a Wednesday evening, consult on Thursday and/or Friday, and then fly back no later than Saturday morning. I am glad to offer any of the sessions described above (conference presentations) or below (prior consults) or customize a series of sessions for your particular school.
FEES
I offer consulting and teacher training at a rate of $1,200 per day plus the cost of travel (flight, rental car) and lodging. A typical day begins no earlier than 8:00 AM and ends no later than 4:00 PM. Special arrangements can be made when consulting services include evening sessions.
FEATURED CONSULTS
Christian Heritage Classical School | Faculty Training | Longview, TX, Oct 2017
The Socratic Method and Plato's Meno
The Current Condition and the Classical Response
Teaching Socratically Through Problem Solving
Practicum: Linear Functions
Teaching Mathematics from the Concrete to the Pictorial to the Abstract
Veritas School | Faculty Training | Richmond, VA, March 2017
A History of Ineffective Reform and a Call to Revive the Pedagogy of our Tradition
Incarnation; Loving Your Students Out Loud; Wonder and the Imagination
Storytelling and Memorable Metaphors
Teaching Like Socrates Through Essential Questions and Problem Solving
Movement and Formative Liturgies
John Adams Academy | Faculty Training | Roseville, CA, Aug 2017, Jan 2018
Understanding the Current Condition
The Rise of Singapore and the Grammar of Mathematics
Reviving the Pedagogy of Our Tradition
Composing and Decomposing Units of Higher Value
The Socratic Method and Plato's Meno
Reflections on Paul Lockhart's A Mathematician's Lament
Understanding by Design (UbD) Workshop
Coram Deo Academy | Faculty Training | Flower Mound, TX, Feb 2017
The Current Condition and the Classical Response
Classical Christian Pedagogy 101
Integrating Rhetoric into Mathematics and Science
Curriculum Mapping via Conceptual Threading
Learning Through Problem Solving
Professional Development Strategies
Faith Christian School | Faculty Training via Skype | Roanoke, VA, March 2016
Teaching Mathematics Classically
New Covenant School | Faculty Training | Lynchburg, VA, 2014
Understanding the Current Condition of Mathematics Education in America
Learning from International Best Practices
Defining Classical Pedagogy
Teaching Rhetoric in Mathematics
Classroom Management Strategies
Curriculum Mapping via Conceptual Threading
Contemplating the Beauty of Mathematics
Cambridge Classical School | Faculty Training | San Diego, CA, 2014
Pedagogical Principles of Singapore Mathematics
Addition and Subtraction as (De)Composing Units of Higher Value
Best Practices in Lesson Planning and Classroom Management
Curriculum Design Practicum: Pre-Algebra and Algebra One
Mental Mathematics and Manipulatives