Repairing the Ruins Presentation Notes: Teaching in the Great Works
If you attended my workshop at the Association of Classical Christian School’s national conference, Repairing the Ruins, I want to thank you again and offer you some extra notes. If you did not attend the conference, but stumbled upon this post, here’s my synopsis for the workshop: Modern teachers are often plagued with trivial matters…
Aporia and Epiphany
As Epiphany is right around the corner, I have been reflecting on the significance of Advent, Christmastide, and Epiphany in relation to this podcast project. Upon consideration, Aporia: The Podcast has come about as a result of a more intentional observation of these seasons and their themes. Advent is about the waiting, the uncertainty, and…
The Lost Art of Conversation: How to Lead Discussions
As a classical Christian teacher, you may have been told that Socratic discussions are supposed to be a staple in your pedagogical tool belt. Some teachers may look at leading discussions with excitement, having taught and experienced this mode of learning before. Some, however, may be insecure. The word discussion may bring back unpleasant memories…
Aporia: The Podcast 