THE CARDEN METHOD®

 

Mae Carden established the first CARDEN SCHOOL® in 1934 at 24 East 68th Street in New York City. She demonstrated that children can gain an understanding of their own language and attain the ability to use it correctly when reading, listening, speaking, or writing. Her goal was to teach children to think; her main techniques were analysis and rhythm. Her educational philosophy and teaching techniques became an integral part of the CARDEN METHOD®. Teachers, students, and parents often shorten the name of this interrelated, eclectic group of approaches to learning. They call it Carden.

 

The CARDEN METHOD® is a vital educational philosophy with proven teaching techniques applied to a curriculum concerned with the development of the whole child. The Carden curriculum begins with three-year-old children and continues through middle school, each level reinforcing and building upon the strengths gained by the student during the previous year.

 

The Carden curriculum stresses mastery of content and the development of analytical thinking and problem solving skills. Using a highly individualized approach, Carden meets each learner’s particular needs. Children receive sound, well-rounded education they need to realize their full potential in life. Carden believes that life is a joy, and so should be learning. This attitude promotes a life-long love of learning among Carden students.

 

The Carden curriculum includes language arts – a systematic teaching of phonics, reading, spelling, writing and grammar – mathematics – a depth of understanding with the teaching of arithmetic skills – science, history, foreign languages (French and Latin), physical education, computer skills, geography and character development.  It is a rich and extensive program.

 

Additionally, Carden offers a cultural program which engenders appreciation of art and music. A drama program affords participation for every student. A guidance program develops the student by awakening each child to ethical and social values. The emphasis of our program is the development of the whole child.

 

Inherent in the Carden Philosophy of Education is character development that focuses on high standards of personal behavior, mutual respect, self-discipline, mental and physical stamina, and self-confidence. The goal of Carden School is an educated and self-reliant individual. The School holds to Miss Carden’s dictum, “Real education develops sound judgment and requires practical application of knowledge in all aspects of learning and in every phase of life.”

 

Carden School of Fresno teachers have received certification in the Carden Method through course work provided by the Carden Educational Foundation. New teachers receive on-site training and coaching by experienced teachers.