Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast
Benedict Whalen: How to Teach a Poem
Feb 19, 2024
Benedict Whalen, Associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, discusses teaching lyric poetry in the classroom by emphasizing the essence of poetry as art, the balance between appreciation and analysis, and the importance of experiencing poetry without formal dissection. He advocates for a slow and detailed approach to teaching poetry, focusing on elements like tone, sound, and structure before interpretation.
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- Teaching poetry should prioritize holistic appreciation over immediate analytical dissection.
- Memorization of poetry serves to internalize and appreciate the art form as a unified piece.
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