About the ARLT
Registered Charity No. 275052
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, Robert West, email: rwstATblueyonderDOTcoDOTuk. (Note:
e-mail address is given in this form to avoid spamming machines)
