On Narrative Inquiry: Approaches to Language and Literacy Contributor(s): Schaafsma, David (Author), Vinz, Ruth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0807752037 ISBN-13: 9780807752036 Publisher: Teachers College Press OUR PRICE: $29.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Elementary |
Dewey: 372.6 |
LCCN: 2010051921 |
Series: Language and Literacy (NCRLL Collection) |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" (0.40 lbs) 160 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Can stories about students and classrooms be the basis for meaningful research? In this book, the authors describe and tell illustrative stories about the potential and limits of narrative for the purpose of inquiry in English education. They argue that narrative inquiry is uniquely suited to the questions educators are asking in the field today. This book introduces us to narrative scholars who engage us in philosophical and methodological discussions and it describes how narrative works in relation to the telling of a story or stories. It also provides examples of narrative inquiry to inspire you to create academic work that is both imaginative and responsible. On Narrative Inquiry will be useful to graduate students and novice and experienced researchers who want to learn more about the range of methodological considerations for compiling and presenting narrative accounts. Book Features:
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