Developing Classical Thinkers

Hilary Herman-Pagliolo and Heather Brame interview Winston Brady, Dean of Academics at Thales, about the value of a Classical education and the benefits that Thales offers for both students and parents.

Thales Apex high school teachers Nicole Kimble, Leah Klein, and Sam Overacker discuss "Teach like a Champion" and successfully implementing their strategies in teaching.

An interview with Jill Sugg, high school school literature teacher at Thales Rolesville, on how to encourage students to closely read and identify with the texts they're reading.

Our students are going out on break, and Winston Brady and Josh Herring offer some suggestions on how to get the most out of your winter break. Please check out this listener feedback form and lay us know what you think of DCT! https://forms.gle/MZiYka4wgGjk7UNo9

A conversation with Humanities teachers Nicole Kimble, Leah Klein, Sam Overacker, and Winston Brady to discuss "Teach like a Champion" and how to implement its strategies in the classroom.

An interview on science, the philosophy of science, and seminars with Matt Ogle, a high school biology teacher at Thales Rolesville.

A conversation about Socrates, the Socratic method, and Socratic questioning for teachers interested in leading Socratic seminars.

Tim Hall, Director of Academics at Thales Academy, speaks about influence of Soren Kierkegaard. For more information on this important, but often overlooked Danish philosopher, check out this article at the CLT Blog: https://blog.cltexam.com/kierkegaard-subjectivity-path-to-wisdom/

Suzanne Lambert, head administrator at Thales Academy Wake Forest, talks all about Direct Instruction.

Join Rob, Brian, and Matt as they discuss virtue, the good life, and the works of Leo Tolstoy and W.B. Yeats.

Dr. Matt Post of the University of Dallas examines the Socratic method and Plato's seminal dialogue, "The Republic."

Dr. Brian Williams of Templeton Honors College provides this lecture on the importance of reading good books in order to cultivate good character.

An interview with Josh Herring on the importance of Logic when it comes to facilitating classroom discussions.

Dr. Robert Jackson of Great Hearts Academy delivers this lecture on C.S. Lewis' "The Abolition of Man" and the enduring value of a Classical education.

Join Brooke, Mary, and Winston as we discuss the major thinkers of the Enlightenment and how the Enlightenment fits in with a Classical education.

On October 4, Thales Academy is hosting a conference on Classical education entitled the "Regional Classical Symposium." As a DCT listener, we would love for you to come! Lunch is provided for free. Check out our conference page at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regional-classical-symposium-tickets-69088155533

An interview with Dr. Jenna Robinson, President of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal, on how high school seniors can really make the most of their college experience.

An interview with Dawn Graff, Performing Arts teacher in Apex, about the importance of music to a Classical education.

An interview Ashley Bahor, JH/HS administrator of Thales Academy about the Thales Academy experience.

Join Jessie Gillooly and Leah Klein as we talk about helping students develop empathy, analyze conflict, and recognize biases by conducting Socratic Seminars in class.

Thales art instructor Persephone Hohls explains how art class is such a vital part of a Classical education. This episode is sponsored by Designer Doughs: Come check them out at the Triangle Children's Business Fair on August 17th; more info at http://www.trianglecbf.com/

As a follow-up to last week's STEM-centered episode, this week's episode has the Thales Teaching Fellows discussing Rene Descartes, Francis Bacon, and the Scientific Method.

Just in time for the new school year! An interview with Science Olympiad Coach Esther Morris.

An interview with Hilary Heman-Pagliolo on the Thales K-5 program and how it prepares students for academic success.

An interview with Dr. Jon Stewart about the life and impact of Thales of Miletus, one of the Seven Sages of Greece for whom Thales Academy is named. More information can be found out about Dr. Stewart at https://www.jonstewart.dk/