A Poetry Pedagogy for Teachers: Reorienting Classroom Literacy Practices

A Poetry Pedagogy for Teachers provides a range of poetry exercises and critical discussion of literacy practices to inform instructional approaches to reading and writing. It is a book for secondary English teachers, teaching artists, English educators, college writing professors, readers, and writers of poetry, and any educator interested in poetry's capacities to pedagogically inform their subject matter and/or literacy practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A Poetry Pedagogy for Teachers is a groundbreaking guide that fosters imaginative encounters with poetry and encourages educators to explore a diverse range of poetry exercises to inform their instructional approaches to reading and writing. Drawing inspiration from Wallace Stevens' "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird," Maya Pindyck and Ruth Vinz engage in critical discussions of prominent literacy practices in secondary classrooms and present alternative approaches to engaging with texts. Through experimental readings of Stevens' poem, the authors establish thirteen pedagogical principles that serve as the foundation of a pedagogy of poetic practices.

The book not only offers insightful discussions but also includes invitational exercises, personal engagements with poetry practices, student examples, visual modes of theorizing, and a comprehensive collection of relevant resources compiled by two classroom teachers. This resource is designed for secondary English teachers, teaching artists, English educators, college writing professors, readers, and writers of poetry, both established and aspiring, as well as any educator interested in exploring the pedagogical potential of poetry to inform their subject matter and literacy practices.

By delving into the rich world of poetry, A Poetry Pedagogy for Teachers empowers educators to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for their students, enabling them to develop a deeper appreciation for literature and its power to inspire and educate.

Weight: 368g
Dimension: 157 x 233 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350285385