Doing poetry : a Freireian approach

Author

Lisa Pollard

Date of Award

12-1993

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major Professor

Thomas Ryan

Committee Members

Ed Roeske, Mark Christiansen

Abstract

The purpose of this study was threefold: (1) to determine whether a Freireian approach to poetry increased students' knowledge of poetry as a craft and as an art; (2) to determine whether a Freireian approach to poetry enhanced students' perceptions of poetry; (3) to ascertain to what extent, if any, a Freireian approach to poetry increased students' self knowledge and their awareness of others. To this end I conducted a case study of a group of ninth grade "basic" students at a local high school from April 16, 1993, until May 16,1993. At the end of the four weeks, I evaluated students' writings and interactions and came to the following conclusions: first, a Freireian approach to the teaching of poetry had greatly increased students' knowledge of poetry as a craft; second, a Freireian approach had increased students knowledge of poetry as an art; third, a Freireian approach had helped students gain knowledge of themselves as individuals from poetry; fourth, a Freireian approach facilitated decentering on the part of students; and finally, a Freireian approach helped students identify, build, and retain an authentic culture in the classroom.

Recommended Citation

Pollard, Lisa, "Doing poetry : a Freireian approach. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1993.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/11991