Dr. Steven Bourgeois and Mr. Ross Miller
The Old School
Dr. Steven Bourgeois and Mr. Ross Miller lead an informal discussion between a current and a former teacher on topics that challenge "best practices" in contemporary education. In keeping with Neil Postman (1979), we support the conserving function of education: “Its aim at all times is to make visible the prevailing biases of a culture and then, by employing whatever philosophies of education are available, to oppose them.”
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episode 34: On Advanced Placement Courses 11.12.2021 32:39
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller consider the pros and cons of advanced high school coursework including Advanced Placement (AP) and dual enrollment. Musical credit: "Track 4" Steven Bourgeois From Out of the Darkness (2004) ©All rights reserved
Episode 33: On School Holidays 24.11.2021 27:23
Mr. Miller and Dr. Bourgeois take on (attack is too strong a word . . .) the idea of school holidays. Musical credit: "Track 9" Steven Bourgeois From Out of the Darkness (2004) ©All rights reserved
Episode 32: On Classroom Discourse with Dr. Matthew Post 09.11.2021 39:42
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller welcome Dr. Matthew Post of the University of Dallas for a continuation of their discussion on classroom discourse. Musical credit: "Track 11" Steven Bourgeois From Out of the Darkness (2004) ©All rights reserved
Episode 31: On Class Discussions 29.10.2021 43:02
Musical credit: "Amadeus" Steven Bourgeois From Presence (2005) ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 30: On Dress Codes 09.10.2021 36:40
Mr. Miller and Dr. Bourgeois navigate the precarious waters of school dress codes. Musical credit: "Thinking of Your" Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano) From Thinking of You ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 29: On Student Voice with Dr. Larry Nyland 18.09.2021 34:02
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller welcome Dr. Larry Nyland, former Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, to a discussion on student voice. Musical credit: "Skylark" Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano) From Thinking of You ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 28: On 9 /11 11.09.2021 25:38
Mr. Miller and Dr. Bourgeois reflect on their time in the classroom on September 11, 2001.
Episode 27: On the First Day of School 04.09.2021 40:29
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller reflect on the first day of a school year and all such a momentous occasion entails. Musical credit: "Good Morning Heartache" Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano) From Thinking of You ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 26: On School Athletics (and the Colts) 22.08.2021 38:19
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller discuss the pros and cons of school athletics. Musical credit: "Your Presence" Steven Bourgeois From Out of the Darkness (2004) ©All rights reserved
Episode 25: On Motivation and Learning 11.08.2021 37:05
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller discuss how teachers and parents can foster or thwart quality motivation of children. Musical credit: "Dark Places Part II" Steven Bourgeois From Presence (2005) ©All rights reserved
Episode 24: On US History and the Great North 29.07.2021 39:24
Musical credit: "Escapade!" Steven Bourgeois From Out of the Darkness (2004) ©All rights reserved
Episode 23: On Learning Styles 19.07.2021 40:56
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller tackle the controversial issue of learning styles, identifying unintended consequences. Specifically, they address how the idea of learning styles has become embedded in teacher education programs, teacher certification exams, teacher evaluations, and textbooks. Musical credit: "Rock Myself" Steven Bourgeois From Presence ©2005 All rights reserved
Episode 22: On Liberal Arts 04.07.2021 47:36
Musical credit: "La vie en rose" Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano) From Thinking of You ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 21: On homework 29.06.2021 36:50
Musical credit: "Let go!" Steven Bourgeois From Out of the Darkness (2004) ©All rights reserved
Episode 20: On Elementary Teaching 22.06.2021 39:26
Musical credit: "You Are Too Beautiful" Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano) From Thinking of You ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 19: On Summer Vacation 13.06.2021 38:21
Mr. Miller and Dr. Bourgeois reflect on summer vacation for teachers, turning what is universally considered a joyful activity into a problem. Musical credit: "Dancing on the Edge" Steven Bourgeois From Presence (2005) ©All rights reserved
Episode 18: On Hiring Teachers 06.06.2021 40:50
Musical credit: "Forsaken" Steven Bourgeois From Out of the Darkness ©2004 All rights reserved
Episode 17: On Pushing to Failure with Mr. Chris Stevens 29.05.2021 40:22
Musical credit: "Groundless" Steven Bourgeois From Out of the Darkness ©2004 All rights reserved
Episode 16: Politics and Teaching History 24.05.2021 44:00
Musical credit: "Lament" Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano) From Thinking of You ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 15: On Closing out the School Year 16.05.2021 38:43
Musical credit: "In a Sentimental Mood" Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano) From Thinking of You ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 14: On Project-Based Learning 10.05.2021 44:58
Musical credit: "Blithe and Bonny" Steven Bourgeois From Presence (2005) ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 13: Religious Controversy 03.05.2021 33:41
Musical credit: "Everything Happens to Me" Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano) From Thinking of You ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 12: On Lesson Plans 25.04.2021 44:27
Musical credit: "Dark Places Part 1" Steven Bourgeois From Presence (2005) ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 11: Students' Ever-Shortening Attention Span 18.04.2021 48:44
Musical credit: "Good Morning Heartache" Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano) From Thinking of You ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 10: The Pain of Ice Breakers 14.04.2021 26:07
Musical credit: "With Wings" Steven Bourgeois From Presence (2005) ©2017 All rights reserved
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