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FAQs



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What is a mentor? 

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A mentor is a person who facilitates learning. Their focus is not on a curriculum, but on the student. They adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of the student and inspire the student to do the hard work of learning. They focus on the student as a whole person and help to build character and understanding, not just knowledge. They set the example and walk the path ahead of the student, doing the work along with them.

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What are the phases of learning? 

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Core- appx ages 0-8: learn through play and focus is on good/bad, right/wrong, true false

Love of learning appx ages 8-12: still learning through play, but exploring areas of interest deeper and falling in love with learning

Scholar- appx ages 12+ (including adults): progress from desire to learn and study more to rigorous attainment of breadth and depth of knowledge.

For more information go to the TJED phases of learning site.

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What is Thomas Jefferson Education (TJED)?

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The TJED philosophy in a nutshell is that "Every student has inner genius, and the best educational results are usually attained when a mentor continually assesses what the individual student needs and tries to help deliver it."-(TJED.org)

This is an education style led by parent example. They mold and model the education to their home. The how and what look different in each home and with each child. 

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Why do you call older students "scholars"?

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We call the students "Scholars" because they are entering a new phase in life that is changing their physical, emotional, and social expression. This is eventually called INDEPENDENCE. This is a biological thing and it is supposed to happen (even though there are some of us parents out there that aren't really sure what to do about it!) With these changes, there comes a readiness to apply effort to something of greater interest, and/or a desire for achievement, to do something "hard". This is where a student can lead out and own their education. 

Being a "Scholar" means to study, read, and discuss great works, discover and discuss truths that are universal, and explore great ideas. It also means to cover any subject that sparks passion and excitement for learning for that particular individual. The hope is that a scholar knows how to learn anything!

At LUMEZ, we strive to create an atmosphere of passionate learning. Our mentors love the subject of the class that they are offering. We know that with that love comes a great passion to share it with others. When interests are shared with passion, students are inspired to study harder, longer, and gain a desire to really understand the subject. This desire to learn from another is one of the hallmarks of a "Scholar."

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