Favorite Poem Project: The Summer Poetry Institute

The Boston University School of Education is accepting applications for its Tenth Annual Poetry Institute for Educators, July 16-20, at the Boston University Charles River Campus.

Former United States Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky, professor of English and creative writing at Boston University, will co-direct and lead the institute, building on the principles of his Favorite Poem Project, which is committed to celebrating and documenting poetry’s place in American culture and improving its place in American classrooms.

The institute encourages a dialogue among teachers about past successes, difficulties, and insights they’ve had in bringing poetry to students in their various communities. Teachers work in groups throughout the week to develop lessons inspired by the institute’s presenters. The purpose of the institute is to demonstrate poetry’s power as a learning tool by offering participants an energizing approach to poems, invaluable materials for teaching, and refreshed skills to invigorate their instructional habits and practices.

Dates: July 16-20, 2012

Cost: $275
Professional Development Points: 30

On-campus housing and/or parking are available.

We invite teachers and teacher/administrator teams across grade levels – elementary, middle and high school – to apply. The institute seeks a balance between experienced and less experienced teachers, between teachers who enjoy teaching poetry and those who’ve shied away from it. For more information, or to request an application, contact Professor Lee Indrisano, Co-director, Boston University School of Education, leeindri@bu.edu.

Download the 2012 Poetry Institute application.

For more information, please contact Professor Lee Indrisano at 617.353.3267 or email leeindri@bu.edu.