Slam the Exam: Spoken Word Poetry in the Context of High Stakes Assessment

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作者
D'Netto, Genevieve [1 ]
Curwood, Jen Scott [2 ]
机构
[1] Kincoppal Rose Bay, English Hist & Religious Educ, Sydney, Australia
[2] Univ Sydney, English Educ & Media Studies, Sydney, Australia
来源
ENGLISH IN AUSTRALIA | 2022年 / 57卷 / 03期
基金
澳大利亚研究理事会;
关键词
HSC; Senior English; spoken word; poetry; assessment;
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中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
A significant body of research highlights the rich linguistic and cultural experiences offered by spoken word poetry when integrated into English pedagogy, particularly through its fusion of written and performative modes and its opportunities for cultivating empathy and creativity. However, few studies have examined secondary English teachers' experiences in balancing the multimodal literacies inherent in spoken word poetry with the demands of highstakes examinations. This study addresses this gap by exploring the beliefs and practices of Australian English teachers around the inclusion of spoken word poetry in the text prescriptions for the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC) examination. It offers insights into the scope for broadening existing understandings of literacy in the context of high-stakes assessment in secondary schools. Despite a general enthusiasm for spoken word poetry, it can be challenging for teachers and students to meaningfully engage with the textual form within the constraints of written examinations and assessment outcomes.
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