Using Poetry to Encourage Passion, Courage, and Wisdom: Reflections from a Preservice Teacher Education Course
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| Title: | Using Poetry to Encourage Passion, Courage, and Wisdom: Reflections from a Preservice Teacher Education Course |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Evans, Allen D. |
| Source: | Online Submission. 2005. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2005 |
| Document Type: | Opinion Papers Reports - Descriptive Speeches/Meeting Papers |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Poetry, Group Discussion, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Student Development, Student Journals, Journal Writing, Imagery, Consciousness Raising, Teaching Methods |
| Abstract: | "Courage Work," based on the writings of Parker Palmer, often involves the use of poetry as a vehicle for exploring and examining teachers' inner lives. This paper discusses how poetry was used with a group of undergraduate preservice elementary teachers in the Fall 2004 term, to explore how students responded to the poetry, particularly in light of developing a personal sense of passion, courage, and wisdom. Using selected poems shared on a weekly basis, coupled with group discussion and individual journaling, the personal reflections of three students are presented. The reflections provide a unique insight into the "inner lives" of these potential teachers, as will as enhancing the instructor's understanding of each student. Suggestions for further explorations are also provided. |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 6 |
| Entry Date: | 2006 |
| Accession Number: | ED490724 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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