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Koch, Richard – English Journal, 1986
Affectionately remembers a college professor and his particular approach to poetry reading and discourse. Refers to a Sufi tale regarding teaching and learning to demystify previous philosophical and pedagogical confusion. (JK)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Oral Interpretation, Poetry, Teaching Methods

West, William W. – English Journal, 1971
An account of a lesson on Shelley to disadvantaged students. Concludes that such lessons can in themselves be successful, but that disadvantaged students would be better served by reading literature more immediately rewarding to them than the English classics. (Author/JB)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Discussion (Teaching Technique), English Instruction, English Literature