Exploring the Beauty of Classical Education: What’s Going on in Australia?
Classical Education
Exploring Liberal Arts Education and the Influence of Church Fathers' Literature
This chapter focuses on the presence of liberal arts colleges in Australia post-secondary school, emphasizing the significance of classical Greek literature and the timeless wisdom found in the writings of church fathers like St Basil's The Great.
About our Guest
Kon Bouzikos is currently the President and cofounder of ACES (Australian Classical Education Society). The Australian Classical Education Society Inc. is an association for students, parents, educators, politicians, experts and like-minded individuals who wish to see classical education introduced within the Australian educational landscape.
The roots of education are based on the seven Liberal Arts (the Trivium and Quadrivium) and it is now time that this type of education which is not elitist is offered to students in Australia. A broad based education that is concerned with human formation, reading the great books and allowing students to see connections between the different subjects is so vital and necessary today. The renewal for classical education which began in America 40 years ago is urgently needed in Australia. The educational landscape is about to change in Australia!
He is an experienced Primary and Secondary School Teacher and has worked in Orthodox, Catholic, Government and Independent Schools. His subject areas include: the Humanities, Religious Education and Modern Greek. He values the Seven Liberal Arts and the importance of a Christian Classical education. Kon enjoys dialogue and critical thinking in order to elicit the truth during conversations. Greek philosophers such as Plato, Socrates and Aristotle continue to shape his views of education.
Kon’s educational qualifications are
Educational Qualifications
2008-2009: Graduate Certificate in Catholic Studies
Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus – St. Patrick’s
2003-2005: Master of Education, Leadership & Management in Educational
Organizations
The University of Melbourne
1995: Graduate Diploma in Education, (SOSE, History, Modern Greek)
Monash University
1989- 1991 Bachelor of Arts, Politics and Modern Greek
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Show Notes
This enlightening podcast conversation with Kon Bouzikos and Adrienne is all about the spreading passion for education reform across Australia. Australia Classical Education Society (ACES) was formed in 2021, and it reaches far and wide. For the love of learning, ACES has a deep interest in sharing experiences with others.
With great passion, Kon affirms that the Australians need and want Americans who are immersed in the classical education movement to teach them and help direct them. They need our help as the endeavor to awaken Australia to the beauty of a liberal arts education. Kon and Adrienne discuss topics of great importance for all educators. This episode will even inspire Americans who wish to know more about the classical education movement at large.
Some Topics and Ideas in this Episode Include:
- Why reform education in Australia?
- What are the responses from educators when you invite them to ACES ?
- Do you have home schools and charter schools in Australia?
- What resources for Classical Education are available in Australia?
Sign up for their newsletters at the ACES website: http://www.classicaleducation.org.au/
Resources and Books & Mentioned In This Episode
The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis
Poetic Knowledge by James Taylor
How to Read a Book: The Art of Getting a Liberal Education by Mortimer Adler
St. Basil, Address To the Youth (AKA: Young Men on the Right Use of Greek to Men)
Pastor Douglas Wilson books
The Australian book distributor for classical education resources is Sara Flynn. Email her at: contact@logosaustralis.com
Her website is: https://logosaustralis.com/
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