Handbook for Classical Teachers

The Teacher's Vocation

This handbook goes beyond technique. It addresses the classical teacher as a person with a calling — someone who must be a learner themselves before they can teach. The essays explore what it means to teach contemplatively, to lead Socratic discussions, and to assess learning that goes beyond test scores.

Practical Wisdom for the Classroom

Topics include:

• How to lead a Socratic seminar effectively
• Assessment methods appropriate for classical education
• Teaching writing across the curriculum
• Integrating faith and learning in daily practice
• Managing the unique culture of a classical school classroom

Why Every Classical Teacher Should Own It

The CiRCE Institute has been training classical teachers for decades. This handbook distills their best wisdom into a format teachers can return to again and again. It's especially useful for new teachers entering the classical world.

At Saints Classical Academy, resources like this help our teachers grow in both skill and wisdom.