2016 Workshop Talk | 1:03:40 | All Grade Levels, Literature
Summary
Are you looking for new, creative ways to cause students to hate the Great Books? Well, you’re in luck. In this seminar weÍll discuss the top ten ways to bring about the desired result. WeÍll teach you techniques that will have your students running for the doors, vowing never again to read, much less discuss the great works of Western culture. Join me as we walk through these time-tested methods to ensure your students will count the days until the end of your class.
Speaker
Bruce Etter is currently serving as head of school for Wilson Hill Academy. With more than 20 years experience in education, Bruce is most passionate when he is teaching. He has taught various subjects including Great Books, Spanish, and an array of Bible and theology classes. He has also enjoyed writing some of the curriculum he teaches. He completed his M.A. in Religion from Reformed Theological Seminary in 2002, and a BA in Bible from Columbia International University in 1992. When he is not teaching, writing or reading, he enjoys playing football or guitar with his five children: Isaac, Sarah, Zachary, Jack and Micah. He and his wife, Julie, live in Lancaster, PA.
Additional Materials
The Association of Classical & Christian Schools presents Repairing the Ruins, the ACCS annual conference, copyright ACCS. You may make additional copies of this recording for use by your school but please do not sell any copies of the recording, or post it on the internet.
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