Positioning in Narratives of Teacher Identity: Stories of Teaching in Urban Contexts

• In Event: Students, Preservice Teachers, and Teachers as Knowers: Intersections and Encounters

Abstract

This paper presents a sociolinguistic analysis of narratives shared by Bridget and Karen, both practicing teachers in urban contexts. Set in the context of a graduate literacy course, the findings explore the socio-cultural positions and identities constructed within and across single-authored stories shared in writing and co-constructed stories shared interactively in group discussions.

Author

• Mary B. McVee, University at Buffalo - SUNY