Vacillations of Stumbling and Moving Forward: Using Self-Study Community of Practice to Build Racial Literacies and Allyship

• In Event: Building Racial Literacies and Empathy: Reflective Practices in Preservice Teacher Development

Abstract

Using reflective practices, this Self-Study Community of Practice (SSCoP), including seven white, female teacher educators located across five states, explores the domains of ally characteristics (Hinger et al., 2023) in dialogic, multimodal discussions. The study highlights the interconnectedness of racial literacy and allyship, emphasizing the nonlinear nature of this work. Findings reveal participants’ engagement in anti-racist actions and the ongoing effort needed to create sustainable, impactful change and support marginalized groups in literacy education.

Authors

• Elizabeth Y Stevens, Roberts Wesleyan University

• Tess Dussling, St. Joseph's University

• Nance S Wilson, SUNY Cortland

• Kristen Leigh White, Northern Michigan University

• Tierney B Hinman, Auburn University

• Wendy Gardiner, Pacific Lutheran University

• Amy Tondreau, University of Maryland, Baltimore County