The ARLT Constitution

Origins

The ARLT was founded in 1911 as the Association for the Reform of Latin Teaching to promote the Direct Method pioneered by its founder WHD Rouse.

History in Pictures

From 1933 the Association has kept albums of photos taken at the Summer Schools. A generous selection of these photos is on line here. Some of the leading figures in 20th century school Classics teaching in the UK are pictured here.

The Association Today

Today, as the Association for Latin Teaching, the ARLT exists to promote the teaching of all types of Classics courses in schools and to give practical help to teachers of these subjects. You can read the constitution here.

Summer Schools

Every year the Association runs a Summer School at a venue chosen for its attractive setting and often somewhere of classical interest. There is a varied programme from which course members may choose options to suit their needs and interests. Typically it will consist of topics related to current AL and GCSE set texts, topics in Classical Civilisation, the use of ICT in the teaching of Classics, the pronunciation of Greek and Latin – and other topics specifically requested by members at any given time. There is a very active social life alongside the more serious work, and no Summer School ends without its members feeling that they have both worked hard and enjoyed themselves to the full.

Refresher Course

On a Saturday in March each year the Association, in conjunction with the Classical Association, runs a one-day Refresher Course with a similar programme of events, though on a smaller scale. These courses are held in alternate years in London and at venues in the north and midlands.

At both meetings there is a display of books and aural & visual aids, including items from the loan collections of artefacts, coins and AV material from the Association's Teaching Resource Service.

The Future

Although the ARLT has achieved a great measure of success in its aims, there still remains much to be done to encourage and improve the teaching of Classics.

Such an association can never relax on the assumption that its work is done. Now more than ever, those who are convinced of the value of our Classical heritage must do all in their power to keep it alive in our schools, and the ARLT, as an organisation focussing on the teaching of Classics in schools, is firmly committed to this end.

JACT

It is a constituent member of the Joint Association of Classical Teachers, membership of which includes membership of the ARLT. To join JACT you can use the form here.

The Journal of Classics Teaching

In conjunction with JACT, the Association publishes The Journal of Classics Teaching, which appears three times a year and is issued free of charge to all members. It contains articles of interest and practical value to all teachers of Classics, as well as reviews of books and teaching materials, reports of the Association's activities, together with notices and other information.

Teaching Resources

Visit the resource service site at Resources for Classics

Contact us

Further enquiries regarding either the ARLT or JACT may be sent to:
the Hon Treasurer & Membership Secretary, ARLT, R A West, 45 Thorpe Rd, Thornton, Bradford, W Yorks BD13 3AT (01274 818098), email: rwstATblueyonderDOTcoDOTuk. (Note: e-mail address is given in this form to avoid spamming machines)