Teacher Training

Our primary goal is to encourage, inspire and equip teachers. This goal involves more than just providing curriculum materials; sometimes it means delivering a well timed shot in the arm.

Click a link below to download lectures and convention talks on topics related to your work as a teacher.

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Literary Analysis from Seuss to Socrates -- Audio Lecture

Three Kinds of Education: A Buyer's Guide -- Essay

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Some of Adam's lectures are available for download in .mp3 format

"Asking the Right Questions: Teaching Literature with Socratic Discussion"

Adam leads the class through an analysis of Lynd Ward's Caldecott-winning classic The Biggest Bear, demonstrating the power of children's stories to illustrate universal themes. Convention lecture, 2008. 54 minutes.

Audio lecture in .mp3 format: $3.00 $5.00

"Education, Freedom ... and Literary Analysis"

Adam explains the important relationship between freedom and true education, and shows how structural analysis of literature can help your students on the road to real independence. Includes a model discussion of Russell Hoban's classic story A Bargain for Frances. Convention lecture, 2008. 57 minutes.

Audio lecture in .mp3 format: $3.00 $5.00

"Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Paul Revere: A Case Study in the Unit Study"

Adam discusses the relationship between history and literature, and suggests ways that close study of the one can help us understand the other. Includes a discussion of context and style in Longfellow's classic poem Paul Revere's Ride. Convention lecture, 2008. 64 minutes.

Audio lecture in .mp3 format: $3.00 $5.00

"Leadership Education and the Story of Job"

An inspiring charge to homeschoolers about the nature of true education. Adam shares a fresh perspective on Job's troubles and uncovers a revolutionary truth that can encourage all teachers in their noble work. Convention lecture, 2007. 43 minutes.

Audio lecture in .mp3 format: $3.00 $5.00

"The Most Important Reason to Go to College -- and to be Wary in the Process"

One of Adam's most popular convention talks, this lecture points out the benefits and dangers of American higher education -- and gives parents some powerful tips for navigating the murky waters of the college selection process. Convention lecture, 2007. 53 Minutes.

Audio lecture in .mp3 format: $3.00 $5.00