Community-building in a virtual third space: Creative approaches for educators
Publication Date
8-7-2023
Document Type
Contribution to a Book
Publication Title
Third-Space Exploration in Education
DOI
10.4018/978-1-6684-8402-9.ch001
First Page
1
Last Page
18
Abstract
This chapter describes the evolution of educational third spaces as authentic learning communities that were intentionally and thoughtfully developed during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. Using creative and original approaches for community-building, addressing collective trauma, and promoting student engagement and enjoyment, the authors explore the impact of the pandemic on education and the methods they used to support their students and their own growth as educators-including seek- ing skills in digital literacy, integrating anti-racist pedagogy, and engaging in reflective practice. The chapter incorporates Oldenburg's description of third places and Bhabha's concept of cultural hybridity in third spaces as a foundation for understanding the development of virtual third spaces in teaching, professional development, and consultation settings. The chapter authors are counselor educators who transformed their in-person classrooms into dynamic virtual third spaces, where the concept of hands- on, experiential learning took on new meanings.
Department
Counselor Education
Recommended Citation
Aubrey Uresti and Suzy R. Thomas. "Community-building in a virtual third space: Creative approaches for educators" Third-Space Exploration in Education (2023): 1-18. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8402-9.ch001
