

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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Dec 13, 2020 • 17min
Leading Figures in Education: Christopher Dawson
Brad Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Christopher Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 2020 • 23min
Nathan McClallen: Successful P.E.
Nathan McClallen, athletic director and lead PE teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX) joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what a successful PE class looks like, how to put students in positions to succeed, and different ways to reach goals as a PE teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 2020 • 16min
Leading Figures in Education: Mortimer Adler
Erik Ellis, Research Fellow at The Center for Thomas More at the University of Dallas and on faculty in philosophy at the University of the Andes in Santiago, Chile, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Mortimer Adler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 2020 • 21min
Leading Figures in Education: Neil Postman
David Diener, Headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and Lecturing Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Neil Postman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2020 • 17min
Josh Andrew: Teaching Classically
Josh Andrew, Dean of Academics at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta (GA), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching classically, developing a curriculum, and the duties of a dean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 2020 • 27min
Leading Figures in Education: John Dewey
Jon Fennell, Professor Emeritus of Education and former Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of John Dewey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 2020 • 21min
Leading Figures in Education: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Zachary Bennett, Research Associate in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2020 • 18min
Brad Richardson: Teaching Epics
Brad Richardson, from Ascent Classical Academy in Douglas County (CO), talks with host Scot Bertram about the teaching epics and how students respond to works of such great length.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 2020 • 21min
Leading Figures in Education: C.S. Lewis
Lou Markos, Professor in English at Houston Baptist University, where he also holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of C.S. Lewis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 2020 • 23min
Kurt Kirner: The Science Behind a Good Physical Education
Kurt Kirner, assistant professor of sports studies and head swimming and diving coach at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about the Science Behind a Good Physical Education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


