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@article{194545,
        author = {Vidya K},
        title = {Poetry as Pedagogy: Integrating Literary Expression into Environmental Education amid Contemporary Ecological Crises},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {4410-4416},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194545},
        abstract = {This study investigates the integration of poetry into environmental education as a means to enhance students' emotional engagement and understanding of ecological issues. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research combines literary analysis, classroom observations, and semi-structured interviews to assess the impact of poetry on environmental education. The analysis of selected poems by Mary Oliver, Wendell Berry, and Joy Harjo reveals that poetry effectively conveys complex environmental messages through themes of interconnectedness, beauty, fragility, and ethical responsibility. Classroom observations indicate increased student participation and emotional connection during poetry-integrated lessons. Interviews with educators highlight the complementary role of poetry in enriching traditional scientific approaches to environmental education. The study concludes that poetry offers a valuable tool for fostering deeper environmental awareness and commitment, although challenges such as the need for specialized training and varying student receptivity must be addressed. The findings support the integration of poetry into environmental curricula as a promising strategy for more holistic and impactful education.},
        keywords = {Environmental Education, Poetry, Emotional Engagement, Ecocriticism, Classroom Observations, Literary Student Participation},
        month = {March},
        }