Dutch classics teachers increasingly express a desire to integrate non-canonical texts into their teaching practices. However, practical challenges and dilemmas, such as a lack of materials and the choice between new authors and the traditional canon, hinder this ambition. This study aims to map and interpret these choices and dilemmas from both pedagogical and societal perspectives, while simultaneously developing an instrument to support teachers in selecting their curriculum.

The study consists of four components: a literature review and case studies on the canon in education; an analysis of school-based examinations and a survey of texts included in the curriculum; interviews with classics teachers; and the design of a curriculum-choice instrument. The goal of this instrument is to support and empower teachers in professional dialogue and to enhance their ability to make informed decisions when integrating both canonical and non-canonical texts into the classics curriculum.

This project is funded by Dudoc-Alfa year 2024.

Education and background

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (research assistant) mei 2016 – december 2017 (1 jaar 8 maanden)
Institut für Klassische Philologie

Nationale Academie voor Media en Maatschappij
Nationale MediaCoach, Nationale Opleiding MediaCoach · (2020 – 2020)

Universiteit Leiden
Master of Education – MEd, Opleiding leraar voortgezet onderwijs eerste graad in Latijn en klassieke en culturele vorming · (2019 – 2020)

Universiteit Leiden
Research Master of Arts (RMA), Oudheidstudies / Classics and Ancient civilizations · (2013 – 2015)

Universiteit Leiden
Master of Arts (MA), Taalkunde / Taalwetenschappen / General linguistics / Linguistics · (2013 – 2015)

Universiteit Leiden
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Griekse en Latijnse Taal en Cultuur · (2010 – 2013)

Promotores

Prof. dr. C.A.M. (Carla) van Boxtel

Dr. L.W. (Lidewij) van Gils