Being and living in research: A discussion on cultural experience and cultural identity as referents in knowledge production

Authors

Theodorea Berry, The University of Illinois at Chicago

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

January 2005

Publication Title

Journal of Thought

Volume

40

Issue Number

1

First Page

27

Last Page

41

Keywords

Cultural Identity, Teacher Education, Autobiography, Education, Teaching -- Vocational Guidance, Women of color, Students -- United States

Disciplines

Education | Teacher Education and Professional Development | Women's Studies

Abstract

Discusses the utilization of cultural identity and cultural experience of students as central referents in knowledge production by teacher-educators in the U.S. Role of autobiographies in knowledge construction; Information on engaged pedagogy; Reasons behind a few number of women of color who choose teaching as a profession; Advantages of knowing the cultural identity and experiences of students.

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Theodorea Berry. "Being and living in research: A discussion on cultural experience and cultural identity as referents in knowledge production" Journal of Thought (2005): 27-41.