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Forward with Classics : Classical Languages in Schools and Communities - Arlene Holmes-Henderson

Forward with Classics

Classical Languages in Schools and Communities

By: Arlene Holmes-Henderson (Editor), Steven Hunt (Editor), Mai Musié (Editor)

Hardcover | 9 August 2018

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Despite their removal from England's National Curriculum in 1988, and claims of elitism, Latin and Greek are increasingly entering the 'mainstream' educational arena again. Since 2012, there have been more students in state-maintained schools in England studying classical subjects than in independent schools, and the number of schools offering Classics continues to rise in the state maintained sector. The teaching and learning of Latin and Greek is not, however, confined to the classroom: community-based learning for adults and children is facilitated in newly established regional Classics hubs in evenings and at weekends, in universities as part of outreach, and even in parks and in prisons.

This book investigates the motivations of teachers and learners behind the rise of Classics in the classroom and in communities, and explores ways in which knowledge of classical languages is considered valuable for diverse learners in the 21st century. The role of classical languages within the wider UK educational policy landscape is examined, with particular reference to the primary education reforms in England and Curriculum for Excellence in Scotland, which both offer new possibilities for integrating Latin and Greek in school curricula. The state of Classics education internationally is also investigated, with case studies presenting the status quo in policy and practice from Australasia, North America, the rest of Europe and worldwide. The priorities for the future of Classics education in these different places are compared and contrasted by the editors, who conjecture what strategies are conducive to this success.

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"This collection offers a wealth of good advice ... The level of research is high." - CJ-Online

"A clear and comprehensive portrayal of the current state of classics in education ... Teachers of classics from any location who are seeking to promote classical learning will not only find the country specific chapters helpful, but will also benefit from the methods and strategies presented throughout the volume ... This book will be an encouragement to all educators in classics. The authors speak to an international audience at the same time that they address local populations and differing curriculums and motivations. While acknowledging the challenges inherent in teaching classics, they reveal that communities and students continue to benefit from classical learning, and they present a realistic yet hopeful outlook for its future." -Bryn Mawr Classical Review

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Published: 9th August 2018

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