052: The Importance of a Liberal Arts Education

Liberal arts might be scoffed at sometimes, but we think you might want to take a second look at it. Not just for college and high school, a liberal arts approach might just be the answer to some of the challenges of the modern day homeschooler. Listen to today’s pocket-sized episode and hear about the shortcomings of a STEM-only approach, how people misunderstand liberal arts, why you might be trying to shy away from teaching arts and humanities, and more! If you have homeschooling questions or comments, email us at [email protected] SHOW NOTES: Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! How Music Education Benefits Students –  Learning Lift Off 10 Benefits of Music Education for Students – Learning Liftoff How Physical Activity Helps Learning – ADDitude Magazine Build Your Muscles, Build Your Brain – ADDitude Magazine Fine Arts Courses Help Students Excel In Math And Science – Forbes Bill Gates and Steve Jobs raised their kids with limited tech — and it should have been a red flag about our own smartphone use – Business Insider The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Melody Gillum, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our graphic design is by Pete Soloway and our music is by The Great Pangolin. If you liked this episode, and you’d like to help us grow, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!