The Relevance of Poetry in School Leadership Today
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11575/jet.v36i3.52704Abstract
It could be said that poets serve society primarily by their attention to detail, their insights into life, and their contribution to the human spirit. In destitute times the role of the poet becomes even more critical, since people are likely to move from crisis to crisis without time for reflection. Inspired by the line: "What are poets for in a destitute time" from the German poet Holderlin's poem, "Bread and Wine" (Watts, 1993), this paper examines the role poets play in society, and the context in which public education exists and makes a linkage between poetry and school leadership. Combining the craft and artistry of poetry with reflective practice, the author delineates ways in which school leaders can use aspects of the poet's craft to enhance their ability to read and interpret their environment, and sharpen their communications in ways that can help them maneuver the rapids of educational change.
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