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Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcastk12.hillsdale.edu

A 20-minute podcast featuring professors, K-12 teachers, and friends of Hillsdale College, all speaking about classical education—what it is, why it’s still relevant today, and what makes it unique. Hosted by Scot Bertram.

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Episodes

Leading Figures in Education: Alasdair MacIntyre

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG Dr. Jonathan Sanford, Provost and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Dallas, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Alasdair MacIntyre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 202124 min

Michael Berndt: Teaching the Ancients in Science Class Today

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG Michael Berndt, Dean of Upper School at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how the ancient scientists can be incorporated into a science curriculum today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 202125 min

Leading Figures in Education: W. E. B. Du Bois

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG David Withun, head of school at Jacksonville Classical Academy in Jacksonville (FL), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of W. E. B. Du Bois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 202119 min

Tomek Grzesiak: Writing as Imitation

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG Tomek Grzesiak, Assistant Director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what it means to teach writing through imitation, how it helps students find their voices, and what it looks like in a writing program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 202118 min

Leading Figures in Education: Martin Luther

Please take our short survey, found here: https://hillsdale.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb2OeuRgB3PJFUG Korey Maas, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Martin Luther. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 202116 min

Alex Johnson: Reforming P.E. Class in Schools Today

Alex Johnson, Athletic Director at Prescott Junior High (Modesto, CA), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what a P.E. class should look like today, how to encourage students to be excited about physical education, and why the class should be a priority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 202124 min

Leading Figures in Education: Martin Buber

Jonathan Gregg, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Martin Buber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 07, 202126 min

Julie Apel: Challenges in Teaching Composition

Julie Apel, Dean of Grammar School and Composition Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the challenges in teaching composition, methods for teaching the structure of an essay, and providing feedback to students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202119 min

Leading Figures in Education: Plato

Dr. Thomas West, Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Plato. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202119 min

Leading Figures in Education: Louise Cowan

Dr. Bainard Cowan, Professor of Literature at the University of Dallas, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Louise Cowan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202124 min

Sarah Kiesewetter: Writing for School; Writing for Life

Sarah Kiesewetter, Fifth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (CO), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the importance of writing, ways to work on skills, and developing a writing sequence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 07, 202119 min

Leading Figures in Education: Don Bosco

Dr. Eric Demeuse, Headmaster at Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee. joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Don Bosco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 202118 min

Andrew Jimenez: What is Writing to a 5th Grader?

Andrew Jimenez, Fifth Grade Teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching writing to fifth graders, creating a love of the craft, and helping students who are having difficulty in the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 202114 min

Leading Figures in Education: Eva Brann

Ian Lindquist, Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Eva Brann. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 202126 min

Doug Sowers: Notes on the Teaching Profession

Doug Sowers, headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the impact of classical education, the role of parents in a child's education, and being a first-year headmaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 202115 min

Ellen Condict: Writing as the Measure of One’s Education

Ellen Condict, Upper-School Literature Instructor at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why writing is at the heart of a classical education, the qualities of good writing, and how to encourage students in their writing efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 202025 min

Leading Figures in Education: Thomas More

Stephen Smith, Dean of Humanities and Temple Family Chair of English Literature at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Thomas More. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 202020 min

Leading Figures in Education: Christopher Dawson

Brad Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Christopher Dawson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 202017 min

Nathan McClallen: Successful P.E.

Nathan McClallen, athletic director and lead PE teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX) joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what a successful PE class looks like, how to put students in positions to succeed, and different ways to reach goals as a PE teacher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 06, 202023 min

Leading Figures in Education: Mortimer Adler

Erik Ellis, Research Fellow at The Center for Thomas More at the University of Dallas and on faculty in philosophy at the University of the Andes in Santiago, Chile, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Mortimer Adler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 202016 min

Leading Figures in Education: Neil Postman

David Diener, Headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and Lecturing Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Neil Postman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 202021 min

Josh Andrew: Teaching Classically

Josh Andrew, Dean of Academics at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta (GA), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching classically, developing a curriculum, and the duties of a dean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 202017 min

Leading Figures in Education: John Dewey

Jon Fennell, Professor Emeritus of Education and former Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of John Dewey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 202027 min

Leading Figures in Education: Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Zachary Bennett, Research Associate in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 202021 min

Brad Richardson: Teaching Epics

Brad Richardson, from Ascent Classical Academy in Douglas County (CO), talks with host Scot Bertram about the teaching epics and how students respond to works of such great length. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 202018 min

Leading Figures in Education: C.S. Lewis

Lou Markos, Professor in English at Houston Baptist University, where he also holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of C.S. Lewis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 202021 min

Kurt Kirner: The Science Behind a Good Physical Education

Kurt Kirner, assistant professor of sports studies and head swimming and diving coach at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about the Science Behind a Good Physical Education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 202023 min

Leading Figures in Education: Maria Montessori

Adam Kear, teacher at Veritas Preparatory Academy in Phoenix (AZ) joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Maria Montessori. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 202023 min

Andrew Holm: Making the Most of Virtual Education

Andrew Holm, Latin teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Michigan), talks with host Scot Bertram about making the most of virtual education and online instruction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 202024 min

Leading Figures in Education: John Henry Newman

Dr. David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum & Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of John Henry Newman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 07, 202016 min
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