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είπον, ώ άρεστε,
τούς παίδας εν
τοίς μαθήμασιν
αλλά παιζοντας
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μάλλον οίός τής
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Πλάτων,
Πολιτεία
“Do not train youth to learning by force or
harshness, but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so you may discover
with accuracy the regular bent of the genius of each...”
Plato,
The Republic
Our Philosophy
Plato, the great philosopher, saw education as a life-long
learning process, a vigorous and constant search for truth in a
free democratic environment. Plato Academy embraces this idea,
striving to provide children with a solid foundation for
excellence through learning, development of the creative
personality in each one of them, and especially the development of
critical thinking.
Our Curriculum
Plato Academy’s
curriculum reflects how children truly learn. The educational
program at Plato Academy stems from the belief that children gain a
more thorough understanding of a subject if they experience it
holistically. The Academy’s students ponder questions and explore
concepts through an integrated study of mathematics, science,
language arts, social studies, fine arts, and physical education.
Service learning lies at the core, providing a springboard for
knowledge and skill acquisition for even the youngest of children.
Computers are utilized throughout the curriculum as a tool for
students to find information and to construct and communicate new
knowledge. Our curriculum is process as well as content. In
accordance with best practices, teachers awaken in students a need
and desire to figure things out. Critical thinking is valued over
rote learning. Education at Plato Academy takes place within a
strong classroom community. Social and academic understanding,
meaning and knowledge are explored and constructed through
negotiation and dialogue with the guidance of the teacher. We
prepare students to become true members of a democratic society.
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