In the Trenches

Joshua Gibbs
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Aug 8, 2025 • 40min

Are We Teaching Virtue or Just Talking About It?

Should teachers brag that their students don't know how they vote?Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 25, 2025 • 26min

Rethinking Professional Development

Stop offering professional development and start incentivizing it. Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 21min

How to Teach a Book All Wrong

This podcast dives into the unconventional world of teaching literature poorly. It critiques outdated methods that sap the joy from classic texts like 'Paradise Lost.' The discussion highlights how unengaging lectures can alienate students, urging a more relatable approach to pedagogy. It emphasizes the need to connect literature with real-life experiences, ensuring that learning is both fun and meaningful.
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May 29, 2025 • 24min

A Few Words About Commencement

Why is the typical commencement address so dreadfully dull? Joshua Gibbs investigates.Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 14, 2025 • 24min

A School Inside a School

What if classical Christian schools tried harder to accommodate families that are genuinely zealous for classical education?Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 27min

A Few Thoughts on Classroom Order

School vibes only.Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 9, 2025 • 33min

A Trip to the Museum

How do you give a bunch of teenagers a "transformative" experience at a museum?This episode is sponsored by the CiRCE Institute's Leisure conference (May 15-16). Register for the conference here: https://circeinstitute.org/events/leisure-the-cultivation-of-the-mind-and-the-soul/Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 2, 2025 • 31min

Cynical About Classical Education?

First, what is cynicism?Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 18min

Lead Me Into Temptation

In this episode, Joshua Gibbs and Beatrice Gibbs read a dialogue from "A Parley with Youth."Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 46min

The Valentine's Day Special

A few thoughts on the history of romance (which your students will find intriguing). Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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