Literacy Research in Rural Settings: Reclaiming Literacy Research in, with, and for Rural Schools

Session Submission Type: Alternative Format Session

Abstract

Literacy research that centers on activism, community, and love must address the contexts of place to advance equity. Research is not place neutral. 9.7 million students in the US are rural, suggesting a need for research that addresses the unique contexts of rural settings. This interactive, alternative format session will engage participants in small and whole group conversations about rural literacy research in order to promote culturally sustaining research on literacy instruction for students.

Content Area

• AREA 11. Research Theory, Methods, and Practices

Chair

• Devon G. Brenner, Mississippi State University

Individual Presentations

• Discussion Area One: So, You Want to do Rural Educational Research? - Karen Eppley, Penn State University

• Discussion Area Two: How Should I Frame Rural Research to Check my Biases? - Amy Azano, Virginia Tech

• Discussion Area Three: How do I Design Rural Research? - Devon G. Brenner, Mississippi State University; Dunsmore KaiLonnie, NORC