Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

Michael Berndt, Academic Dean & Astronomy and Philosophy Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), talks with host Scot Bertram about eleventh grade curriculum, how students approach great novels, and how to manage distractions and maintain student focus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Beier, Associate Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of William Shakespeare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Atherton, Literature Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching eleventh grade, the maturity level of students in this grade, and how appreciation for literature develops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine Kuiper, Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Henry Adams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Walley, Upper School Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas) and Serena Warnky, Upper School Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville (Texas), talk with host Scot Bertram about tenth grade curriculum, which type of students begin to show interest in chemistry, and pedagogical practices a teacher can employ to effectively teach students through this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to continue his discussion on the thinking and teaching of John Senior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Roberts, Assistant Headmaster, Athletic Director and 10th Grade History Teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching tenth grade, getting students focused inside the classroom, and what topics engage students at this age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of John Senior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Rogers and Catherine Rogers, Ninth Grade Teachers at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (Texas), talk with host Scot Bertram about ninth grade curriculum, how the literature curriculum aligns with the history curriculum, and expectations in moving from eighth grade to ninth grade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor Hill, Headmaster at Valor North Austin (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about what we mean by "wonder" in a classroom setting, how to encourage students to be filled with wonder, and how wonder draws students closer toward the good, the true and the beautiful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.