A glimpse inside Hillsdale College's network of classical schools across the country.
This post is a follow-up to my recent post: The Case for Mini Whiteboards. If you have not read that post, I recommend you do so, as it lays out an argument in favor of the use of mini whiteboards in the classical classroom. This post will discuss the procedures, routines, and general advice that will allow you, the teacher, to get the most out of mini whiteboards in your classroom. …
Every classroom should have a set of mini whiteboards.
In the first part of this two-part blog post, I will make a case for why that statement is true. In the second part, I will give some practical guidelines for using mini whiteboards in the classroom.
One of the constant struggles of teaching can be boiled down to a simple question: “Are my students actually learning?”…
In my first year of graduate school, I encountered an idea that completely changed the way that I managed my classroom.
This idea seems problematic, especially in the context of classical education. As teachers, we are aiming to cultivate excellent moral character in our students. Assumedly, part of this excellence should include an understanding of manners and the ability to ask for things respectfully.…