Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Author: Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast Language: English Episodes: 100
In each roughly twenty-minute episode of the Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast, host Scot Bertram guides a conversation that feels more like a thoughtful discussion among colleagues than a formal lecture. The dialogue brings together the college's own professors, practicing K-12 teachers from its affiliated schools, and other friends of Hillsdale to explore the enduring framework of classical learning. These guests don't just define the tradition in abstract terms; they delve into its practical application in modern classrooms and its profound relevance for students today. You'll hear specific examples of how classical methods shape lessons in literature, history, and civics, fostering a deeper love for truth and beauty beyond standardized testing. This podcast serves as an accessible entry point for parents and educators curious about an education model that prioritizes wisdom and virtue, examining what truly sets this time-honored approach apart. The concise format makes it easy to fit into a daily commute, offering substantive ideas that resonate long after the episode ends.
Episodes
How to Maintain a Rich and Well-Ordered Learning Environment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:15
Jenny Mulvey, fourth grade teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss maintaining a rich and well-ordered classroom, engaging students in their work, and setting up y…
Teaching American History to Middle and High School Students [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:02
Steven Battaglia, history and Latin teacher and assistant headmaster of the Upper School at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, delivers a lecture on how to teach American history to upper school studen…
Mission-Driven Extracurriculars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:27
Ian Nugent, assistant principal and philosophy teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, and Aaron Schepps, upper school principal and literature teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia,…
Using Labs in Upper School Science Class [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:11
Claire Marie Huff, science department chair and upper school dean of students for girls at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, delivers a lecture on how to use labs to enhance upper school education. This lect…
The Children's Garden: Integrating Nature and Literature [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:19
Kimberly Miller, librarian at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the importance of outdoor activities to pedagogy, how outdoor spaces help spark the imagination and creativity of…
Teaching Poetry in Grammar School [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:55
Elizabeth Offord, curriculum director at Lafayette Academy in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, delivers a lecture on how teach poetic recitation to students in grammar school. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for T…
The History of American Education [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:37
John Peterson, Assistant Director of Curriculum at Hillsdale College's K-12 Education Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the history of American education, the ideological basis for progressive education, and the…
Teaching Literature Through the Seminar Method [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:32
John Peterson, assistant director of curriculum at Hillsdale College's K-12 Education Office, delivers a lecture on how the seminar method improves literature instruction. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center fo…
What Makes an Award Winning School? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:06
Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss Seven Oaks winning The Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching, encouraging firm and kind lea…
Using Labs in Elementary Science Class [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:01
Jennifer Jackett, 5th grade teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, delivers a lecture on how to use labs to enhance elementary education. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teache…