Poetry with a Capital Y - Goolwa Sunday 25th April 2010
Posted by: braya on 17-Feb-2010 03:16 PM
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Poetry With A Capital Y is a professional development and networking conference for teachers,student teachers, poets and educators. Through a series of interactive workshops, panels and discussions, you are invited to explore current issues, initiatives and opportunities surrounding the teaching of poetry at both primary and secondary levels.
Highlights Include... Keynote Speaker Chris Wallace-Crabbe 'Why Teach Poetry?' panel featuring Grant Caldwell (University of Melbourne), Lisa Gorton (Vic) and South Australian educators Jude McCudden and Juliet Paine Launch of the APC's new School Poet Laureates initiative and information about how your school can get involved An interpreting poetry workshop focusing on texts from the current SACE curriculum An experiential workshop with poet and educator, Harry Laing Networking opportunities and information about exciting opportunities for your students and your school Free morning tea and lunch
Further information and downloads can be obtained here