Type of Document	Thesis
Author	Brannon, Jeremy Royce
URN	etd-07072004-143751
Title	Measuring Poetry: A Self-Study of Teacher Effectiveness in a 12th Grade Advanced Placement Literature and Composition Class
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Middle and Secondary Education, Department of
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Susan Nelson Wood Committee Chair Joseph McElrath Committee Member Pamela Carroll Committee Member
Keywords	Action research in education Secondary education Poetry instruction Teacher self-evaluation Advanced placement programs (education) Field study (education) Internships (education) Student teacher training
Date of Defense	2004-06-11
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract This study examines the effectiveness of the author’s implementation of a unit on poetry in a class of 12th grade Advanced Placement (AP) Literature and Composition. Situated in the educational dilemmas of assessment and accountability in the teaching of English Literature within the context of a student teaching experience, the study employs analysis of student learning gains through pre- and posttests, as well as other student work. A narrative of the author’s experience and growth as a teacher is examined and suggestions are offered for teachers of AP Literature classes.
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