Expanding Classics
Practitioner Perspectives from Museums and Schools
(Author) Arlene Holmes-Henderson"This volume explores innovative ways of opening up classical languages and cultures to educational and museum audiences. It shows that classical subjects have an important role to play within society, and can enrich individuals' lives in many different, and perhaps surprising, ways--from improving literacy and engagement with reading, to empowering students to understand and use new types of vocabulary, [and to discover] the personal relevance of ancient history and the resonance of ancient material culture and stories. Contributors demonstrate that classical subjects can be taught cost-effectively and inclusively by non-specialist teachers and in non-traditional settings"--
Arlene Holmes-Henderson
Arlene Holmes-Henderson is a renowned classicist and educator, known for her groundbreaking work in promoting the study of ancient Greek literature in schools. Her influential book "Classics: Why it Matters" highlights the importance of classical texts in modern education, inspiring a new generation of students to engage with the classics.