Walking with Strangers: Critical Ethnography and Educational Promise

This book tells the methodological tale of a long term critical ethnography with a midwestern school district whose new language learning, transnational population was increasing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 18 September 2020
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc

This captivating book delves into the methodological intricacies of a long-term critical ethnography conducted within a midwestern school district experiencing a significant influx of students from diverse transnational backgrounds. Rather than solely presenting the findings of the study, the author takes readers on a captivating journey by sharing the intimate details of conducting participatory ethnography within a school undergoing transformative change. The approaches employed aimed to shift attitudes and broaden possibilities, encompassing the utilization of Theatre of the Oppressed techniques and critical analyses of monocultural mythmaking, which introduced novel concepts.

The author then presents an insightful analysis of change that draws upon a deconstruction of time proposed by David Woods. When taken together, this book showcases innovative and imaginative approaches to engaging in social justice transformation with school partners through the lens of participatory critical ethnography.

The author's dedication to methodological transparency and their willingness to share the raw experiences and insights gained from their research make this book a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of educational change and the role of critical ethnography in fostering social justice.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433110474
Edition number: New ed