Teaching the Western Canon in Schools | Katharine Birbalsingh #CLIP
October 5, 2022
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as posted by the channelKatharine Birbalsingh talks to John about the teaching methods and content used at her school, Michaela Community School, which has achieved extraordinary academic results in an underprivileged area in London. She defends the teaching of classic poetry, literature and political philosophy as undergirding a rich understanding of the modern world.
Katharine Birbalsingh is the Chair of the Social Mobility Commission and Headmistress and co-founder of Michaela Community School in Wembley, London. Michaela is known for its tough-love behaviour systems, knowledge curriculum and teaching of kindness and gratitude.
In 2017, OFSTED graded the school as “Outstanding” in every category.
Katharine studied Philosophy & Modern Languages at The University of Oxford and has always taught in inner London.
She has made numerous appearances on television and radio and has written for several UK publications. Katharine has written two books and edited a third, plus a fourth called The Power of Culture which was published in June 2020.
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