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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Nov 2, 2026
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Episodes
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
Episode 9: Counsel for New Teachers 04.04.2021 47:27
Musical credit: "Rock Myself" Steven Bourgeois From Presence (2005) ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 8: On German Schools 27.03.2021 51:41
Musical credit: "Fugue" Steven Bourgeois From Presence (2005) ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 7: Alternative Approaches to Learning and Testing 20.03.2021 1:00:16
Musical credit: "On the Street Where You Live" Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano) From Thinking of You ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 6: On Teacher Burnout 13.03.2021 49:05
Musical credit: "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing" Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano) From Thinking of You ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 5: On Faculty Meetings 06.03.2021 37:48
Musical credit: "In Love in Vain" Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano) From Thinking of You ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 4: The Problem with Praise 28.02.2021 44:04
Musical credit: "My Shining Hour" Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano) From Thinking of You ©2017 All rights reserved
Episode 3: TVs, Token Rewards, & Sesame Street 20.02.2021 50:54
Musical credit: Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Wyeth Tvenge (bass) "Blues" From Jazz Duo ©2004 All rights reserved
Episode 2: On Educational Technology 14.02.2021 39:53
Musical credit: Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Wyeth Tvenge (bass) "Gnu Waltz" From Jazz Duo ©2004 All rights reserved
Episode 1: Introduction 06.02.2021 33:07
Musical credit: Morgan Lindsey Grace (vocal) and Steven Bourgeois (piano) "The Waiting Time" From Symbiotic Groove ©2004 All rights reserved
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