Classical schools excel at teaching students to analyze texts, construct arguments, and master content. Given their rigorous secondary education, though, many students graduate believing that they have mastered the material and either don’t need additional education or that they are already excelling in wisdom. Drawing on years of teaching college freshmen from classical backgrounds, we’ll explore what distinguishes graduates who love learning from those who are merely good at school, and how secondary teachers can cultivate the former.

Tyler Bauer is a Professor of Humanities and Dean of Students at Christ College, a classical, liberal arts college in Satellite Beach, FL. Additionally, Dr. Bauer is an Instructor of Philosophy and Apologetics at Palm Beach Atlantic University.