Poetry in Action: Understanding Experiences, Perceptions, and Impacts of PIA in Secondary Schools: Research Report. Part 2, Schools

Susanne Gannon, Mary Mooney, Eva Vass

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Abstract

Poetry in Action is an Australian touring theatre group that has worked for fifteen years delivering intense, high-energy performance-based programs to schools around Australia and beyond. Poetry in Action aims to evoke joy and wonder, bring poetry to life, inspire and complement the work of teachers. In its emphasis on the vocal elements and musicality of poetry, and on embodiment and physicality in poetic expression, Poetry in Action provides more dynamic entry points to poetic language and form than students usually experience in text-based study of poetry. This mixed method research evaluates the impact of PIA on artists, teachers and students in the diverse secondary schools that PIA reaches. Report 2: Schools draws on a national survey with teachers and interviews with PIA artists to explore what schools value most and identify those factors that are barriers to delivery and quality of impact. Clearer insights into PIA's value to schools informs recommendations based on how teachers currently incorporate PIA shows into teaching and learning in their schools and how this might be strengthened to further increase and diversify the impact of PIA in secondary schools.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationPenrith, N.S.W
PublisherWestern Sydney University
Number of pages102
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

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