Series One
Strand 3: Podcasts
Episode 1
Alexander - Persians and the Gauls
A discussion by Delia Donohue, John Burke, and Jim Gargan on the treatment of Alexander of the Persians and Caesar of the Gauls - Learning Outcomes 3.10 and 3.11 of the Classical Studies specifications. Both John and Jim are experienced Classical Studies teachers; the former will be tackling these outcomes with an emphasis on Alexander while the latter will be looking at it from the perspective of teaching Caesar. Delia acts as interviewer and mediator in their discussion.
Episode 2
Alexander - Opening of the Battle of Issus - Part 1
A discussion by Sarah Corrigan, John Burke, Ian Maguire, and Gregg O' Neill on the Battle of Issus - Learning Outcomes 3.6 of the Classical Studies specifications. John, Ian, and Gregg are all experienced Classical Studies teachers with an enthusiasm for ancient military history and the battles of Alexander the Great. Sarah acts as interviewer and mediator for their discussion. This episode, Part 1, focuses on John Burke's discussion of the preparation and opening of the Battle of Issus.
Episode 3
Alexander - Opening of the Battle of Issus - Part 2
discussion by Sarah Corrigan, John Burke, Ian Maguire, and Gregg O' Neill on the Battle of Issus - Learning Outcomes 3.6 of the Classical Studies specifications. John, Ian, and Gregg are all experienced Classical Studies teachers with an enthusiasm for ancient military history and the battles of Alexander the Great. Sarah acts as interviewer and mediator for their discussion. This episode, Part 2, focuses on Gregg O’ Neill’s discussion about the battle itself and on how Alexander won the Battle of Issus.
Episode 4
Alexander - Opening of the Battle of Issus - Part 3
A discussion by Sarah Corrigan, John Burke, Ian Maguire, and Gregg O' Neill on the Battle of Issus - Learning Outcomes 3.6 of the Classical Studies specifications. John, Ian, and Gregg are all experienced Classical Studies teachers with an enthusiasm for ancient military history and the battles of Alexander the Great. Sarah acts as interviewer and mediator for their discussion. This episode, Part 3, focuses on Ian Maguires discussion consequences of the battle and evaluating the battle in class – and it include the closing comments of their discussion.
