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52.012 - High School Students as Social Justice Researchers, Connecting Praxis and Theory: A New Generation Emerging

Sat, April 18, 2:45 to 4:15pm, Hyatt, Floor: West Tower - Green Level, Crystal B

Session Type: Structured Poster Session

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This session addresses the conference theme by presenting research by high school students and overview presentations by the university-based researchers working with them focusing on the power of youth voices in examining issues of power and resilience that impact their opportunity to learn. Students will present research posters as well as participate in a panel discussion. Presentations include research scaffolding cultural funds of knowledge to build disciplinary skills and argumentation along with identity development; research focusing on indigenous knowledge systems in a community organization to support science learning and identity building; research scaffolding hip-hop culture and science learning; research using digital media in broad community settings to engage youth in activist research; research-community collaborations engaging youth in activist research.

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