Leading Figures In Education: Aristotle
Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Aristotle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2022•27 min
Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
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.
Episodes
Ages & Stages: Teaching Third Grade
Betsy Hilton, Teaching Coach and a former Third Grade Teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, (Ind.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching third grade, changes seen throughout the year, and instilling writing skills into students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 06, 2022•20 min
Rebecca Lincoln: Surviving the 1st Year of Teaching
Rebecca Lincoln, Director of Teacher Support for K-12 education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about surviving the first year of teaching, building relationships with parents, and professionalism in the teaching ranks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2021•21 min
Inside a Classroom Using The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram in a series of conversations about the Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum. This episode is titled, "Sharing a Love: How Students Learn with The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 20, 2021•17 min
Ages & Stages: Second Grade Curriculum
Anne Solis, a Second Grade Teacher at Treasure Valley Classical Academy (Idaho), talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the second grade classroom, introducing students to ancient Greece and Greek mythology, and fun with mealworms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2021•23 min
What Students Learn in The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram in a series of conversations about the Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum. This episode is titled, "Engaging an Inheritance: What Students Learn from The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 13, 2021•23 min
Ages & Stages: Teaching Second Grade
Gail Howell, Second Grade Teacher at Northwest Ohio Classical Academy in Toledo (Ohio), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching second grade students, the biggest change in students from the start to the end of the year, and developing writing skills in young students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2021•18 min
Leading Figures In Education: Anna Julia Cooper
Anika Prather, teacher in English at Howard University and founder of Living Water School in Maryland, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Anna Julia Cooper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 06, 2021•25 min
Ages & Stages: First Grade Curriculum
Maegan Satcher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and former First Grade Teacher at St. John's Classical Academy (Fla.), talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the first grade classroom, books that students love, and setting the table for student to return to ideas later in their education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 03, 2021•17 min
Julie Apel: Avoiding Tedious Homework and Testing
Julie Apel, Classical Pedagogy Trainer for Hillsdale College K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the purpose of homework, homework across different disciplines, and encouraging students to study in a way that will help them remember key concepts even after the test. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2021•23 min
Kurt Kirner: Balancing Winning with Improving in Athletics
Kurt Kirner, Swimming coach and Assistant Professor of Sports Studies at Hillsdale College, specializing in sports psychology and motivation, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about having a growth mindset, how to view competition as a chance to improve, and how to deal with stress and anxiety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2021•22 min
Ages & Stages: Teaching First Grade
Maegan Satcher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and former First Grade Teacher at St. John's Classical Academy (Fla.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching first grade students, the qualities of a typical student, and the type of questions one might receive in the classroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 18, 2021•20 min
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching 9th-12th Graders History
Trent Kramer, Headmaster at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado in Fort Collins (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching 9th through 12th graders history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 15, 2021•22 min
Ages & Stages: Kindergarten Curriculum
Lyndsey Rariden, Kindergarten Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Tex.), talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the kindergarten classroom, being a cheerleader for students, and what stories resonate with the class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2021•19 min
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching 6-8th Graders History
Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching 6th through 8th graders history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 08, 2021•21 min
Ages & Stages: Teaching Kindergarten Students
Carrie Brown, Kindergarten teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.) talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching Kindergarten students, creating a great classroom environment, and building structure for the class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 04, 2021•19 min
John Punt: Teaching Music to Elementary School Children
John Punt, music teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (Ind.), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about teaching music to elementary school children, incorporating instruments into lessons, and how to teach students to appreciate music in the classroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 01, 2021•18 min
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching 3-5th Graders History
Tim Polelle, Fourth Grade Teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching 3rd through 5th graders history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2021•20 min
Erick von Hoffmann: Teaching Art at a Classical School
Erick von Hoffmann, Consultant for Art Curriculum and Instruction for Hillsdale K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about teaching art in a classical school setting, what students should know about art history, and putting art instruction into practice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2021•20 min
Dos and Don’ts of Teaching K-2nd Graders History
Amy Listro, Dean of Academics at Northwest Classical Academy in Kennesaw, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching Kindergarten through 2nd graders history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 11, 2021•26 min
Mike Roberts: Athletics and School Culture
Mike Roberts, Assistant Headmaster and Athletic Director at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the philosophy of a healthy athletic program, how to help students balance classroom work and athletics work, and generating local community support for athletes and games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 04, 2021•23 min
Leading Figures in Education: Michael Polanyi
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 Michael Polanyi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2021•20 min
Ellen Condict: Poetry in High School
Ellen Condict, Instructor of Humanities at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor of English and Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about instilling a love of poetry in high school students, the types of poems best suited for that level, and why memorization is an important tool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 20, 2021•23 min
Doug Sowers: The Leader's Perspective
Doug Sowers, Headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Leander, joins host Scot Bertram to share how he observes teachers, effective messaging against the "8th Grade Melt," and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2021•21 min
Kathleen O'Toole: Hillsdale College and K-12 Education
Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk the work in the the K-12 Education program, an education that is both American and classical, and what differentiates Hillsdale-affiliated K-12 classical schools from the approaches of other classical schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 06, 2021•24 min
Leading Figures in Education: Booker T. Washington
Paul Moreno, William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History, Professor of History, and Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Booker T. Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2021•13 min
Salvatori Prize Winner: Sacred Heart Academy
Each year Hillsdale College presents the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching to honor an outstanding K-12 educational program. Sacred Heart Academy of Grand Rapids (Mich.) was the 2021 Salvatori Prize winner this year. We are joined by school Headmaster Mr. Sean Maltbie and Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Mr. Zach Good, interviewed by Dr. Dan Coupland, Chairman and Professor of the Education Department at Hillsdale College. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 23, 2021•25 min
2021 Outstanding Graduate Address: Golden View Classical Academy
Hear the 2021 Outstanding Graduate Address from Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), presented by Mary Kate McCarthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 19, 2021•12 min
Salvatori Prize Finalist: Seven Oaks Classical School
Each year Hillsdale College presents the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching to honor an outstanding K-12 educational program. Seven Oaks Classical School of Elletsville (Ind.)was a finalist this year and we are joined by school Headmaster Dr. Stephen Shipp, interviewed by Dr. David Diener, Headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and Lecturing Professor of Education at Hillsdale College. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2021•27 min
Salvatori Prize Finalist: The Vanguard School
Each year Hillsdale College presents the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching to honor an outstanding K-12 educational program. The Vanguard School of Colorado Springs (Colo.) was a finalist this year and we are joined by school Executive Director Mr. Collin Mullaney, interviewed by Dr. Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 education at Hillsdale College. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 09, 2021•27 min
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