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Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
Classical Education
Hillsdale College
Children's Literature
Education
The Wind In the Willows
Friendship
School Uniforms
Human Nature
Nursery Rhymes
Literary Education
Atlanta Classical Academy
Cincinnati Classical Academy
School Culture
Seven Oaks Classical School
Poetic Knowledge
Socratic Questioning
Tried & True Pedagogy
College Admissions Process
Student Resources
Moral Imagination

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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Latest Episodes

Ben Payne, director of leader support for Hillsdale College's K-12 Education Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss helping students build emotional durability, focusing on developing virtue over value, and the essential principles when helping s... more

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Kathleen O’Toole, associate vice president for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, is joined by Christopher Nadon to discuss a recent essay he wrote on how educators are failing their students by embracing the importance of “lived experience.” Chris... more

Stephen Cox, a founding board member of Thomas More Classical School in Anchorage, Alaska, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his role in starting a classical school in Alaska, the decision to make Thomas More Classical School a private institution, ... more

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Gabrielle Lewis, a teacher support lead and Core Virtues director at Hillsdale College’s K-12 Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the relaunched Core Virtues program, cultivating the moral imagination through stories, and how schools can utili... more

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Christopher Nadon
Former professor at Claremont McKenna College and Trinity College, who writes on the character and history of Republican government understood as self-rule.
Episode: Kathleen O'Toole & Christopher Nadon: The Tension between "Lived Experience" and Student Learning
Stephen Cox
Founding board member for Thomas Moore Classical School
Thomas Moore Classical School
Episode: Starting a Classical School In Alaska
Gabrielle Lewis
Teacher Support Lead and Core Virtues Director at Hillsdale College's K-12 office
Hillsdale College
Episode: Cultivating the Moral Imagination Through Stories: An Introduction to Core Virtues
Dr. Daniel Higgins
Co-founder of the Self Authoring and Understand Myself programs
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Episode: Dr. Kathleen O'Toole Discusses Self Authoring for High School Students with Dr. Daniel Higgins
Dr. Andrew Russell
Associate Professor of Biology at Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College
Episode: Anti-Aging Research and its Implications
Monica Dix
An art teacher at Naples Classical Academy in Naples, Florida
Naples Classical Academy
Episode: Forming a Student’s Affection for Beauty in Art
Julian Peterson
Founder of Essay.app, son of bestselling author Jordan Peterson
Essay.app
Episode: Dr. Kathleen O'Toole Discusses New Digital Writing Tool, Essay.app, with Julian Peterson
Megan Wagner
College counselor at Lake Country Classical Academy
Lake Country Classical Academy
Episode: Navigating the College Application Process
Zak Dombrowski
Upper school history teacher at Golden View Classical Academy and master teacher for Hillsdale College K-12 Office.
Golden View Classical Academy
Episode: Celebrating Constitution Day

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Scot Bertram
Host of the Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast, engaged in promoting discussions on classical education and its relevance today.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 193 ratings
  • Teaching Over Telling

    In the paraphrased words of Dr. Arne, ‘Hillsdale doesn’t tell its students what to think. Hillsdale teaches its students how to think.

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Listeners appreciate the emphasis on teaching students how to think critically rather than just what to think.
There is a consistent focus on connecting classical education with moral character development, which resonates positively with the audience.

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Teaching Students the Elements of Analysis
Q: What do you mean by close analysis?
Close analysis involves taking a detailed look at specific words or lines in a text to understand their significance, rather than summarizing or generalizing the overall message of the literature.
Starting a Classical School In Alaska
Q: What kind of advice do you have for someone who might be thinking about starting a school?
Build a strong team that shares a clear mission and diverse skills.
Starting a Classical School In Alaska
Q: How would you describe what you want for Thomas Moore Classical School?
Our plan is to offer an unparalleled classical education that forms both the minds and the hearts of students.
How to Teach a Short Story
Q: What might be the proper approach or attitude teachers could have towards short stories?
Teachers should privilege the story itself and encourage students to love literature by reading the story in class.
How to Teach a Short Story
Q: So what are some of the common mistakes that teachers might make when approaching short stories with students?
Common mistakes include treating the work of art as a means to an end rather than appreciating it for its own sake.

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Content focuses on classical education, emphasizing its foundational principles, relevance in today's society, and the methodologies used in K-12 settings. Episodes feature discussions about establishing classical schools, teaching techniques, and the importance of moral education which is often integrated with literature and the arts. Noteworthy is the commitment to nurturing students' moral character alongside academic excellence, advocating that such education is crucial for preparing responsible citizens. The diverse range of guests, including educators and psychologists, brings a variety of perspectives on classical teaching practices and their impacts on student development.

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2. Stephen Cox
3. Gabrielle Lewis
4. Dr. Daniel Higgins
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6. Monica Dix
7. Julian Peterson
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