New Directions in Qualitative Literacy Research

• In Event: New Directions in Qualitative Literacy Research: Interactive Workshop and Mentoring for Early Career Scholars and Graduate Students Sponsored by the National Conference on Research in Language and Literacy

Session Submission Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

Early career scholars and graduate students will work directly with established literacy researchers on questions and methods that inform qualitative literacy studies in classroom, afterschool, community, and transnational contexts. Participants will examine their own research questions and study designs alongside experienced researchers, as they explore the theories and methods that shape their empirical work. Six roundtables led by literacy experts will be offered and participants will select and attend two roundtable sessions. We will begin with a framing address by Kris Gutiérrez and conclude with a moderated plenary on the key points and questions raised during the sessions. Participants should be conversant with qualitative approaches to the study of literacy, and bring prepared notes and questions on research in progress.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Directors

• Patricia E. Enciso, The Ohio State University

• Anne L. Dipardo, University of Colorado

• Kris D. Gutiérrez, University of Colorado - Boulder

Instructors

• Joanne C. Larson, University of Rochester

• Mollie V. Blackburn, The Ohio State University

• Caroline T. Clark, The Ohio State University - Columbus

• Robert T. Jimenez, Vanderbilt University

• Lara J. Handsfield, Illinois State University

• Valerie F. Kinloch, The Ohio State University

• Carmen L. Medina, Indiana University - Bloomington

• Ernest D. Morrell, Teachers College, Columbia University