Language Magazine – Paul Cummins
“As Franklin Roosevelt famously stated in his 1932 inaugural address, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” These ringing words probably also apply to the teaching of poetry. For a whole host of reasons, many people—not only teachers but general readers as well—feel intimidated by poetry. For teachers, a fear of this kind either inhibits their teaching or leads to their not teaching poetry at all. Often, English teachers just “don’t get around to it” during their courses.” (more)