Decolonizing Transcultural Teacher Education through Participatory Action Research: Dialogue, Culture, and Identity

This book explores the role of shared dialogue in transnational teacher education through a Participatory Action Research (PAR) project between Belizean and U.S. educators. It highlights the transformative impact of collaborative training approaches and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the cultural and historical context and the unique positionality of teachers in Belize. It is a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and educators interested in action research, teacher research, multicultural education, and international and comparative education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 29 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into a groundbreaking Participatory Action Research (PAR) project, which brought together educators from Belize and the United States to showcase the paramount importance of collaborative dialogue in transnational teacher education. Initially, the project aimed to address the challenges faced by formerly didactic training delivered by U.S. educators to Belizean teachers, recognizing the need for a transformative shift towards collaborative training approaches. Through vivid firsthand accounts from Belizean and U.S. stakeholders, this volume vividly illustrates the remarkable impact of this shift, highlighting the successes achieved through engaging in Freirean-like dialogue and fostering deep relationships based on a mutual understanding of the cultural and historical context, as well as the unique identities of the educators involved.

Chapters in this text serve as powerful illustrations of the transformative power of collaborative training. By embracing Freirean-like dialogue and cultivating relationships built on a profound appreciation of the cultural and historical backdrop, as well as the individual identities of educators, partners are better equipped to engage in effective transnational pedagogical collaboration. Special emphasis is placed on recognizing the post-colonial context and the distinct positionality of teachers in Belize, acknowledging the unique challenges and opportunities they face in their professional journey.

This text is a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and educators with a keen interest in action research, teacher research, multicultural education, and ongoing professional development. It will particularly appeal to those engaged in teacher training, education research, and international and comparative education, as it offers insightful perspectives and practical insights into the realm of transnational teacher education.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 158 x 236 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367629540