

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
A 20-minute podcast featuring professors, K-12 teachers, and friends of Hillsdale College, all speaking about classical education—what it is, why it’s still relevant today, and what makes it unique. Hosted by Scot Bertram.
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May 13, 2024 • 1h 4min
Jonathan Gregg: Asking Great Questions in Math
Jonathan Gregg, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers a speech on how asking your students questions can improve their understanding of mathematics. This is the third 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 for teachers of any background.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 2024 • 20min
Kathleen O'Toole: Is Classical Education Political?
Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss whether or not classical education is political, why the study of politics is so important, and the nuances of a well-ordered education in politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 2024 • 23min
Kristina Vourax: Starting a Classical Charter School
Kristina Vourax, public relations manager for Hillsdale College's K-12 Education office and founding board president of Lake Country Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the best practices for starting a charter school, the impact of teacher-led education, and how to utilizes resources granted to Hillsdale College K-12 member schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 2024 • 52min
Carrie O'Brien: Practical Tips for Teaching Mathematics
Carrie O’Brien, classical pedagogy trainer for the Hillsdale K-12 Education Office, lays out a series practical tips for teaching the principles of 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 for teachers of any background. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 2024 • 23min
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Apr 8, 2024 • 49min
Thomas Treloar: How to Think About Mathematics
Thomas Treloar, a professor of mathematics at Hillsdale College, discusses the foundational nature of Euclid's Elements and the significance of studying mathematics for reasoning skills. The podcast explores synthetic geometry, congruence theorems, the Pythagorean theorem, and the importance of logic in mastering mathematical concepts.

Apr 1, 2024 • 18min
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 2024 • 25min
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 2024 • 22min
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 decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 2024 • 41min
Daniel Coupland: Tried and True Pedagogy
Daniel Coupland, dean of the Diana Davis Spencer Graduate School of Classical Education and professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers a speech on his book Tried & True: A Primer on Sound 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 pedagogy for teachers of any background. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


