2012 TCCTA Convention Keynote: Dr. Patrick Allitt
Channel: TCCTA
Date: 2012-03-30

Speaking on "Teaching and Civilization" will be Patrick Allitt, Cahoon Family Professor of American History at Emory University. Dr. Allitt says, "Most of our work as teachers is highly practical, sometimes repetitious and detailed. It's easy to forget that we are also involved in passing along the great heritage of our civilization to the rising generation. As the world becomes more complex, our task becomes more daunting, 
but centuries of experience have shown that we are able to instill an astonishing variety of ideas and concepts in our students' minds. What makes teaching a particular challenge in our era is the fact that we offer it not just to a privileged minority but to everyone, men and women, rich and poor alike. This talk is a reflection on that 
accomplishment and a tribute to the men and women—teachers—who are the guardians of civilization."

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