AllPoetry teachers are site volunteers who want to share their knowledge of the written word with other members. They are responsible for the management of one or more classes, building lessons and assignments, grading and giving critical feedback and answering questions. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with teaching an AP class: it requires a love of learning and sharing what you know. It also takes time, dedication and consistency. To create your own AllPoetry class, you must have a well planned, organized and clear class plan that includes at least five corresponding lessons and assignments (this will be further developed into a complete, ready-to-post class during this course).
To become an AllPoetry Teacher, you must:
1. be a site member for no fewer than 2 months
2. complete the "How to Be an AllPoetry Teacher" class
3. allocate no fewer than 2 hours per week to maintaining each class, and agree to grade all homework within 10 days of submission
4. provide links to at least three examples posted in AllPoetry that demonstrate mastery of the concepts/skills you would like to teach
5. show a history of at least 200 constructive, polite comments (constructive meaning that you provide specific feedback on what you like about a poem, and specific ways that the poem might be improved)
6. show a history of friendly, non-aggressive, helpful behavior among the AP population
NOTE:
Completion of this class does not guarantee that you will receive teacher status. Teachers are admitted and assigned on a case-by-case basis by the Dean of Instruction based on the demonstrated abilities of the teacher and the level of interest in the subject in the AP community.
Unlike other AP classes, this class has a time limitation of 10 days per assignment. We will monitor the time it takes each student to complete each assignment. Your ability to meet this deadline will factor into the decision on whether to bring you on board as an AllPoetry Teacher.
If that sounds fair to you, and you're still up to the challenge, let's get started!
Taught by Epistomolus. Teaching assistants: JM Kenyon, Elisabeth.
