In the Trenches

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The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Chapter 1: Part II

Death will always be a stranger.Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-10
33:54

The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Chapter 1: Part I

Upon learning of Ivan's death, his friends get practical. Is that so wrong?Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-03
34:41

The Death of Ivan Ilyich (Introduction)

For all those who wanted to attend the Fall Literature Retreat but couldn't, here's your chance.Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-25
25:12

Talking to Parents, Talking to Teachers

Parent-teacher conferences naturally incline toward banalities, but you can get a lot out of them with a little preparation.Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-29
24:39

Should Protestant Schools Hire Catholic Teachers?

There are understandable reasons for saying, "No," but the answer is, "Yes."Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-20
24:07

A History/English Teacher Talks to Math/Science Teachers

The distinction between "History/English people" and "Math/Science people" is overplayed. What do we do about it?Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-26
28:40

History Class as Time Travel

What would you ask a Medieval onion farmer? Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-08
27:10

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.

08-08
39:44

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.

07-25
25:32

How to Teach a Book All Wrong

There's a lot of lectures out there on how to teach a book well, but what if you want to teach a book badly?Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-16
20:48

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.

05-29
23:51

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.

05-14
23:33

A Few Thoughts on Classroom Order

School vibes only.Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-23
27:24

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.

04-09
33:09

Cynical About Classical Education?

First, what is cynicism?Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-02
31:24

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.

03-12
18:05

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.

02-14
45:59

Talking With Mandi Gerth

Joshua Gibbs talks with Mandi Gerth about many things, including wonder's crossover to the mainstream.Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-11
35:30

How to Choose a Movie for Your Family to Watch when All Family Movies are Terrible

You've noticed this, right?Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-31
33:11

Youth Ministry

Many, many Christian youth ministers are becoming classical teachers. Is this good? Visit The Classical Teaching Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-22
41:39

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