Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller discuss methods for teaching foreign language.

Musical credit:
"Dancing on the Edge"

Steven Bourgeois
From Presence (2005)
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Mr. Miller and Dr. Bourgeois take a new perspective on what has been termed "the great retirement" of teachers in recent years. They examine teacher autonomy as a factor that may supersede issues relating to instructional technology and current events. 

Musical credit:
"It Never Entered My Mind"

Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano)
From Thinking of You
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Mr. Miller and Dr. Bourgeois discuss perceptions the teaching profession and the status of teachers in the United States.

Musical credit:
"Rock Myself"
Steven Bourgeois
From Presence (2005)
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Mr. Miller and Dr. Bourgeois enter dangerous ground, discussing the role of parents in curricular choices.

Musical credit:
"Track 16"

Steven Bourgeois
From Out of the Darkness (2004)
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Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller theorize on why teachers lose energy after spending 18-odd weeks in the classroom entertaining students. Reflections just prior to Christmas Break.

Musical credit:
"Track 7"

Steven Bourgeois
From Out of the Darkness (2004)
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Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller are joined by Mr. Wes Upton, a high school counselor, on advanced coursework, college preparation, and career pathways.

Musical credit:
"Track 2"

Steven Bourgeois
From Out of the Darkness (2004)
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 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)
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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)
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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)
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Musical credit:
"Amadeus"

Steven Bourgeois
From Presence (2005)
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