Asian Poetry for the ELA Classroom: Four Pedagogical Design Principles

Key Points

• The aim is to establish a framework for teaching Asian poetry that incorporates cultural and historical elements.
• Codesigned unit implemented in two secondary schools in Singapore.
• Focus on Asian poetry through hands-on learning activities.
• Development of specific pedagogical design principles related to teaching practices.
• Identified four key principles: hybridity, form, translation, and historicity.
• Principles provide a structured approach for educators to enhance the teaching of Asian literature.