Portraits of School-Based YPAR (Youth Participatory Action Research) Teachers: Examining the Dispositions of YPAR Teachers in Four High Schools

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Abstract

A team of Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) scholars examine the dispositions and pedagogical stances of teachers who are facilitating YPAR in their classrooms. We consider the unique attributes of YPAR teachers, focusing on what brought them to YPAR, how they navigate the challenges of school-based YPAR, and how they support students throughout the research cycle. Drawing on interview data with teachers in four public high schools in Cleveland, this paper offers insights on why teachers commit to YPAR in school, the value teachers see in YPAR for their students, and how they advocate for change with youth. This session is especially relevant to school leaders and teacher educators promoting YPAR in schools.

Authors

• Molly Buckley-Marudas, Cleveland State University

• Adam Voight, Cleveland State University

• Rosalinda Godinez, Cleveland State University

• Katelyne Griffin-Todd, Cleveland State University

• Amirhassan Javadi, Cleveland State University