ABSTRACT
Classical education is a broad approach that has been widely used to cultivate learned individuals through systematic processes that engage them in a liberal education as well as patterns for learning. One element that is common to classical approaches is the Trivium. This refers to the three ways. The first way is Grammar, which does not refer to grammar of English Language Arts but rather a stage early in development in a subject area that places emphasis on building knowledge of fundamental factual knowledge and skills in a domain. Logic is the second way in the trivium and it places emphasis on learning rules and patterns as well as nuances, debates, and arguments within the subject area. The third way is Rhetoric, which sees its aim as equipping learners with skill for articulate, elegant, and creative expression that is precise and persuasive. This chapter outlines each of these and how they can be adopted by modern educators to equip their students with tools for learning. Additionally, an alignment of these three ways with empirical support from cognitive science as well as challenges are considered.
