ELL PhD student, Ow Yeong Wai Kit presents his research at the Association for Research in L1 Education (ARLE) and International Federation for the Teaching of English (IFTE) conference

ELL PhD student, Ow Yeong Wai Kit delivered a presentation titled "Learning by Heart in L1 Pedagogy: Envisionment-Building through Memorisation and Recitation of Poetry in English in Singapore" at the Association for Research in L1 Education (ARLE) and International Federation for the Teaching of English (IFTE) conference hosted by the University of Melbourne in June 2024.

Synopsis of his paper presentation:
Learning poetry by heart—historically criticised as rote learning—has the potential to enrich individuals' lives. This study examines the 2023 National Poetry Recitation Competition in Singapore, demonstrating how poetry memorisation can support envisionment-building by promoting the joy of learning and fostering deeper engagement and passion for English/Literature, while championing student agency and choice.