The Old School

By Dr. Steven Bourgeois and Mr. Ross Miller

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 Po... more

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How many episodes does The Old School have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.

The Old School episodes:

August 07, 2022 Episode 46: On Mentors
Mr. Miller and Dr. Bourgeois reflect on mentors who guided them through their respective teaching careers.
Musical credit:
"Thinking of Your"
Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano)
From Thinking of You
©2017 All rights reserved
...more
47min
July 17, 2022 Episode 45: European Travel Part 2
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller continue with the escapades, capping off their European journey.
Musical credit:
"La vie en rose"
Steven Bourgeois
From Presence (2005)
©2017 All rights reserved
...more
51min
July 02, 2022 Episode 44: European Travel Part 1
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller provide playful banter as they travel through Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.
Musical credit:
"Blithe and Bonny"
Steven Bourgeois
From Presence (2005)
©2017 All rights reserved
...more
48min
June 04, 2022 Episode 43: On Student Exchanges
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller reflect on previous student exchange programs, highlighting the benefits and challenges.
Musical credit:
"Everything Happens to Me"
Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano)
From Thinking of You
©2017 All rights reserved
...more
49min
May 09, 2022 Episode 42 On Tutoring and Videos for Advanced Placement Tests
Mr. Miller and Dr. Bourgeois weigh the costs and benefits of Advanced Placement courses, tutoring, and test prep.
Musical credit:
"Exit"
Steven Bourgeois
From Out of the Darkness
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40min
April 18, 2022 Episode 41: Preliminary Thoughts on the End of the School Year
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller make preliminary comments on how school years eventually end.
Musical credit:
"Thinking of Your"
Steven Bourgeois (piano) and Jim Bourgeois (electric piano)
From Thinking of You
©2017 All rights reserved
...more
36min
March 20, 2022 Episode 40: On Teaching Foreign Languages
Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller discuss methods for teaching foreign language.
Musical credit:
"Dancing on the Edge"
Steven Bourgeois
From Presence (2005)
©2017 All rights reserved
...more
43min
March 06, 2022 Episode 39: On the Great Retirement
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
©2017 All rights reserved
...more
45min
February 12, 2022 Episode 38: On Perceptions of the Teaching Profession
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)
©All rights reserved
...more
43min
January 31, 2022 Episode 37: On Parents and What is Taught
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)
©All rights reserved
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46min

FAQs about The Old School:

How many episodes does The Old School have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.