Poetry as a means for critical thinking for students

An advocate for the Arabic language and passionate about poetry since childhood, Al-Janahi has incorporated poetry, art and music into his classroom. Using an immersive and artistic approach to learning – inspired by the wondrous history of Arabic poetry and literature – he describes how the language hones students’ critical thinking across all fields. As he puts it: “Our ancestors used poetry in all aspects of their daily lives to tell stories, reflect and express their feelings. Poetry is a tool that is easy to use to create impact and teach complex theories and subjects.” Leading by example, Al-Janahi incorporated music and poetry into his own talk.