In the Trenches The New Guy
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Dec 11, 2024 New teachers at classical Christian schools often face exciting yet isolating experiences. They navigate self-awareness and humility while striving to fit into a close-knit community. One teacher shares their journey of curating music and film to enhance classroom atmosphere. This personal touch helps solidify their teaching philosophy. The discussion also dives into the practical challenges of embracing classical education, emphasizing mentorship and experiential learning as keys to success.
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Change Your Tastes
- If you feel out of sync with your school's culture, change your tastes.
- Develop an artistic foothold in the world of old things, especially music.
Curated Playlists
- Joshua Gibbs consciously curated classroom playlists to develop his classical taste.
- He started with artists he already enjoyed, like Chilly Gonzalez, and expanded from there.
Classic Film Society
- Gibbs co-curated a classic film society, reigniting his love for older films.
- This helped him connect his love of film with the classical education ethos.
