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Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

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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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United States

Description:

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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Jonathan Gregg: Asking Great Questions in Math

5/13/2024
Jonathan Gregg, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers a speech on how asking your students questions can improve their understanding of mathematics. This is the third in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics.” The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:34

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Kathleen O'Toole: Is Classical Education Political?

5/6/2024
Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss whether or not classical education is political, why the study of politics is so important, and the nuances of a well-ordered education in politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:19:44

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Kristina Vourax: Starting a Classical Charter School

4/29/2024
Kristina Vourax, public relations manager for Hillsdale College's K-12 Education office and founding board president of Lake Country Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the best practices for starting a charter school, the impact of teacher-led education, and how to utilizes resources granted to Hillsdale College K-12 member schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:34

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Carrie O'Brien: Practical Tips for Teaching Mathematics

4/22/2024
Carrie O’Brien, classical pedagogy trainer for the Hillsdale K-12 Education Office, lays out a series practical tips for teaching the principles of mathematics. This is the second in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics.” The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:46

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Stephen Shipp: Achieving Excellence in Literacy

4/15/2024
Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss Seven Oaks’ excellent results in Indiana state literacy assessments, the power of reading out loud to students, and a recent grant allowing his school to build its own library. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:35

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Thomas Treloar: How to Think About Mathematics

4/8/2024
Thomas Treloar, chairman and professor of mathematics at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on the foundational nature of Euclid’s The Elements. This is the first in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics.” The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:06

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Eric Stennett: Transitioning from Public to Classical Education

4/1/2024
Eric Stennett, head of schools at Penn Woods Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his transition from public education to classical education, how he discovered the world of classical education, and how school leaders can best take advantage of Hillsdale’s K-12 resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:19:07

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Matthew Sauer: The College Admissions Process

3/25/2024
Matthew Sauer, associate director of Admissions at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the lessons he learned in his college search, the dos and don'ts of the college interview, and the things students often ignore when making their final decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:04

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Matthew Sauer: Admissions and the Classical Student

3/18/2024
Matthew Sauer, associate director of Admissions at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his experiences as a Hillsdale student, the unique challenges and benefits that students of classical schools face in the admissions process, and the effect of grade inflation on admission decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:45

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Daniel Coupland: Tried and True Pedagogy

3/11/2024
Daniel Coupland, dean of the Diana Davis Spencer Graduate School of Classical Education and professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers a speech on his book Tried & True: A Primer on Sound Pedagogy. This is the ninth in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar on the art of teaching children’s literature. The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:21

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Jonathan Gregg: Teaching Wonder-Fully

3/4/2024
Jonathan Gregg, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers a speech on pedagogy and the Socratic method. This is the eight in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar on the art of teaching children’s literature. The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:00

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Michael Berndt: Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences

2/26/2024
Michael Berndt, assistant director of curriculum for Hillsdale College's K-12 Education Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the classical approach to teaching the natural sciences, how science is imperative for a well-rounded classical education, and how parents can inspire their children to study the sciences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:00

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Benedict Whalen: How to Teach a Poem

2/19/2024
Benedict Whalen, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, delivers a speech on the methods of teaching lyric poetry in the classroom. This is the seventh in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar on the art of teaching children’s literature. The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:33

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David Whalen: The Beauty of the Poetic Imagination

2/12/2024
David Whalen, associate vice president for curriculum and professor of English at Hillsdale College, delivers a speech on the lost beauty of the poetic imagination. This is the sixth in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar on the art of teaching children’s literature. The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:06

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Michael Berndt: A Life in Classical Education

2/5/2024
Michael Berndt, assistant director of curriculum for Hillsdale College's K-12 Education Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss growing up in classical education, how his upbringing prepared him to teach in a classroom, and the nature of man as described in the Western tradition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:17:09

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Betsy Helton: The Power of a Good School Culture

1/29/2024
Betsy Helton, assistant headmaster for the grammar school at Seven Oaks Classical School, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her roundabout journey to classical education, lessons she’s learned in the classroom, and how a good school culture can have a lasting impact on students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:02

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Tim Allen: Building a School From The Ground Up

1/22/2024
Tim Allen, founding principal at Southeast Ohio Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the process of founding a new classical school, his love for classical education, and advice he would give to aspiring leaders in the classical education movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:54

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Joshua Villarreal: Developing a Good School Culture

1/15/2024
Joshua Villarreal, classical pedagogy trainer at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss developing a good school culture, the difficult task of directing the flow of student traffic, and some simple tips that helped improve his teaching. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:29

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Isaac Johnson: Looking for Leaders for Classical Schools

1/8/2024
Issac Johnson, dean of student life at Cincinnati Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the need for leaders at classical schools around the country, how you can help solve the problem, and the struggles and joys that come from holding such a position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:22

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Ian Nugent: In Defense of School Uniforms

12/18/2023
Ian Nugent, assistant principle and History and Philosophy teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the benefits of school uniforms and his article "An Apology for Uniforms." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:52