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Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast Hillsdale Podcast Network
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4.9 • 104 Ratings
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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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Gloria Suarez: Engineer to Classical Teacher
Gloria Suarez, math teacher at Ascent Colorado Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her educational journey into engineering, how homeschooling taught her vital skills for her teaching career, and how she has navigated the world of classical education with her STEM background.
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Benedict Whalen: Falling in Love with Literature
Benedict Whalen, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the best methods for giving students a life-long appreciation for the rich tradition of literature.
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Christopher Matsos: Teaching Shakespeare in Two Weeks
Christopher Matsos, chairman and associate professor of Theatre at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to lay out his vision for teaching Shakespeare to K-12 students through a two-week workshop.
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Peter Jennings: Leadership in Athletics
Peter Jennings, associate professor of leadership studies at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the origins of athletic competition in antiquity, why athletics are an integral part of a well-rounded classical education, and whether or not sports build character.
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Rachel Holland: Music and Classical Education
Rachel Holland, music teacher and department head at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her love for musical theater, the unique nature of music programs at Hillsdale-affiliated schools, and the power of student participation.
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Wilfred McClay: Teaching American History
Wilfred McClay, the Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on the state of American history education in the United States and his textbook Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story.
This is the first in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: American History.” 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.
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