Mapping the Terrains of Student Voice Pedagogies: An Autoethnography

Mapping the Terrains of Student Voice Pedagogies is an autoethnography that explores the possibilities of student voice as a transformative teaching and learning practice within the context of neoliberal education. The author examines how teachers take up student voice in their pedagogies, how they understand themselves and their students in terms of student voice, and how social differences shape student voice pedagogies. The book contributes to critical reflexive practices in teaching and learning by providing insights into the processes and dynamics of student voice initiatives.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 206 pages
\n Publication date: 14 October 2020
\n Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
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Mapping the Terrains of Student Voice Pedagogies is an in-depth autoethnography that delves into McDermott's personal experiences with implementing student voice reforms in educational contexts. Through this exploration, the author aims to enhance our understanding of the potential of student voice as a transformative teaching and learning practice within the framework of neoliberal education. The discussion is anchored in two past student voice projects in which McDermott played significant roles, one as a researcher and the other as a facilitator. As a method, the author revisits these experiences through memory and various artifacts to unravel the embodied voices of difference. More specifically, McDermott's focus lies in examining how teachers incorporate student voice into their pedagogies, how they develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their students through the lens of student voice, and how social disparities shape student voice pedagogies. The author raises thought-provoking questions such as: How do experiences with student voice shape teacher-student relationships? And how are student voice practices shaped, organized, and inscribed through social differences?

To ground this inquiry, post-structural feminist anti-racism serves as an interwoven discursive orientation and political framework for challenging and transforming schooling and education. The analyses explore how McDermott's presence as an individual and as a member of various socio-historical groups in the student voice initiatives influenced the projects' dynamics. The findings underscore the importance of providing educators with sufficient time and space for critical reflection on their practices when implementing reforms. This reflection is facilitated by engaging in autoethnography, which offers the necessary time and space for introspection and meaningful learning.

The book makes a substantial contribution to the field by offering valuable strategic processes toward realizing the essential goals of critical reflexive practices in teaching and learning. It addresses the critical question of how educators can engage in critical reflection through autoe. By exploring the terrains of student voice pedagogies, Mapping the Terrains of Student Voice Pedagogies provides valuable insights into the complexities and nuances of implementing student voice reforms in educational contexts. It encourages educators to reflect on their practices, challenge assumptions, and work towards creating more inclusive and equitable learning environments for all students.

\n Weight: 312g\n
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 10 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781433178894\n
Edition number: New ed\n