The West Coast Classic Convention is coming to a close. We thank everyone for their attendance, questions, comments, and energy in striving to teach the Socratic discussion in literature and history and in always trying to be the best teacher possible. Below, please find the recordings from John De Gree's talks and from John and Adam Andrews' talk on Saturday. For recordings of Adam's talks and information about Center for Lit and The Pelican Society, please go to Center for Lit.
Please take advantage of The Classical Historian 15% Discount Code May 21-23: West.
Please take advantage of The Classical Historian 15% Discount Code May 21-23: West.
Thursday
11:00-12:00:"How to Teach History With Games AND the Socratic Discussion" by John De Gree
In this informative and practical talk, John De Gree will explain how to teach history to an individual, a big family of various aged kids, a co-op, or a classroom setting. You will learn how to use games for all ages, how to use presentations with children of different levels, and how to encourage your students to search for the truth while using the Socratic discussion. John De Gree of The Classical Historian is a home school Dad of seven children, and for 26 years he has been teaching history to a wide variety of students. This talk is an hour long, followed by 45 minutes of lively discussion from an engaged audience.
In this informative and practical talk, John De Gree will explain how to teach history to an individual, a big family of various aged kids, a co-op, or a classroom setting. You will learn how to use games for all ages, how to use presentations with children of different levels, and how to encourage your students to search for the truth while using the Socratic discussion. John De Gree of The Classical Historian is a home school Dad of seven children, and for 26 years he has been teaching history to a wide variety of students. This talk is an hour long, followed by 45 minutes of lively discussion from an engaged audience.
Friday
11:00 - 12:00 "Teaching Government and History Through the U.S. Elections" with John De Gree
It’s that time again….An Election Year! John De Gree of The Classical Historian will show you strategies and techniques how to teach American Government and history and also teach your children/students about the Republicans and Democrats, about conservatives and liberals, and about the media. Come to this talk and pick up concrete lessons you can use with your littlest ones through high school age. The seminar includes a free Teaching the U.S. Elections pdf download. The talk is one hour long, followed by 45 minutes of questions and answers from an engaged audience. Video starts at 14 minutes!
It’s that time again….An Election Year! John De Gree of The Classical Historian will show you strategies and techniques how to teach American Government and history and also teach your children/students about the Republicans and Democrats, about conservatives and liberals, and about the media. Come to this talk and pick up concrete lessons you can use with your littlest ones through high school age. The seminar includes a free Teaching the U.S. Elections pdf download. The talk is one hour long, followed by 45 minutes of questions and answers from an engaged audience. Video starts at 14 minutes!
Saturday
The West Coast Classic - Two-for-One! - 9:00 - 10:00
In this talk, Adam Andrews and John De Gree team up to tell you to teach literature and history with the Socratic discussion. Come, watch, and listen as they provide a specific example of a Socratic discussion in literature and history. This talk is followed by 45 minutes of questions and answers from a lively audience.
In this talk, Adam Andrews and John De Gree team up to tell you to teach literature and history with the Socratic discussion. Come, watch, and listen as they provide a specific example of a Socratic discussion in literature and history. This talk is followed by 45 minutes of questions and answers from a lively audience.
