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All Latin figures of speech you need to know: an overview
Do you have to know Latin figures of speech at school? Figures of speech are often used in texts, even in Latin. Whether you read Cicero, Catullus or Virgil in your lessons, Latin figures of speech appear frequently in all these works. Just pay …
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Israel Neumann in the Fort of Breendonk: In-depth school visit
This page is intended as an in-depth explanation after a visit to the Sammellager Breendonk. Students learn about the life of one of the prisoners, Israel Neumann.
The page uses a podcast on this topic and contains a dozen questions on the theme. The …
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Clip: Film review
Page with lesson ideas and in-depth questions about the short film Klem by Ish Ait Hamou.
You can use this article to set up a class discussion about mental health and the enormous impact of communication and dialogue for processing trauma and …
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Bring the Roman Emperors to life
Article about the opportunities to connect contemporary technology with the past. How can we make young people aware of both the opportunities and risks of such technologies? In this teaching material you put yourself in the shoes of figures such …
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Hair in philosophies: Teaching idea
ILD project focusing on the hairdress and all kinds of rituals involving head hair in ten philosophies. The ritual or tradition is presented and the underlying idea or value is always indicated.
The material is an impetus to study (the difference …
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Barbie: Movie review
The page asks students to reflect on male/female stereotypes and (possibly) brings back memories of their own Barbie doll days. Some students have seen the film and can talk about it.
Experience shows that students (girls) indicate that they used to …
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The Spirit of Peace in Paul: Book Review
The Spirit of Peace in Paul , a study in Biblical Theology discusses the central role of peace in the New Testament, with particular attention to the Pauline writings, and argues that this peace is a work of the Spirit. The chosen methodology …
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The Curse of the Nutmeg: Discussion
Discussion and reflections on the book The Curse of the Nutmeg about the VOC and colonialism and the impact on the environment today.
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Eight tips for your oral French or English exam
An oral exam is a daunting prospect for many students, especially if it is in another language. It remains a nerve-wracking moment for many, whether you are in high school or attending college or university. Do you have to take an oral exam in …
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Willem van Moerbeke. Medieval Connoisseur of Ancient Wisdom - Pegasus novus 3
Article about Willem van Moerbeke, translator of ancient Greek philosophical and scientific texts. He had transferred Archimedes, Galenus, Proclus and especially Aristotle to Latin, the academic language of the then scholars in Western Europe. …
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Dealing with Controversial Topics in the Classroom: Ezine
This e-zine contains a number of articles and interviews from TerInfo, a Utrecht University project, and from the School & Safety Foundation.
In the interviews, experts explain relevant themes such as polarization, terrorism and entering into the …
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Boyhood: Discussion film
Page with a discussion questions on the movie Boyhood . The questions are rather obvious, but they are a good starting point for a more detailed debriefing.
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