Carrie O'Brien: Practical Tips for Teaching Mathematics
This is the second in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics.” The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy f…
Stephen Shipp: Achieving Excellence in Literacy
Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss Seven Oaks’ excellent results in Indiana state literacy assessments, the power of reading out loud to students, and a recent grant allowing his school to build its own library.
Thomas Treloar: How to Think About Mathematics
This is the first in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics.” The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy fo…
Eric Stennett: Transitioning from Public to Classical Education
Eric Stennett, head of schools at Penn Woods Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his transition from public education to classical education, how he discovered the world of classical education, and how school leaders can best take advantage of Hillsdale’s K-12 resources.
Matthew Sauer: The College Admissions Process
Matthew Sauer, associate director of Admissions at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the lessons he learned in his college search, the dos and don'ts of the college interview, and the things students often ignore when making their final decision.
Matthew Sauer: Admissions and the Classical Student
Matthew Sauer, associate director of Admissions at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his experiences as a Hillsdale student, the unique challenges and benefits that students of classical schools face in the admissions process, and the effect of grade inflation on admission decis…
Daniel Coupland: Tried and True Pedagogy
This is the ninth in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar on the art of teaching children’s literature. The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pe…
Jonathan Gregg: Teaching Wonder-Fully
This is the eight in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar on the art of teaching children’s literature. The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pe…
Michael Berndt: Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences
Michael Berndt, assistant director of curriculum for Hillsdale College's K-12 Education Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the classical approach to teaching the natural sciences, how science is imperative for a well-rounded classical education, and how parents can inspire their children to…
Benedict Whalen: How to Teach a Poem
This is the seventh in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar on the art of teaching children’s literature. The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and …