Invited Roundtable. Youth Participatory Action Research: Collaboration Across Generations for Social Justice Education

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Panelists discuss an intervention known as Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR), which privileges students' voices while creating opportunities to study their social contexts to improve conditions and engender greater equity. Panelists share how collaborations across generations provide unique learning experiences that produces knowledge strengthening social identities, community engagement, and the role of social justice in education. This knowledge is crucial for student success. Papers presented approach student success for marginalized students as the promotion of student voice, positive and healthy social identities and participation in transforming oppressive conditions in under-resourced and underprivileged communities. Thus, student success is not solely focused on academic achievements but also includes the gaining of knowledge that inspires students to become change agents for social justice.

Sub Unit

• Division B - Curriculum Studies

Chair

• Julio Cammarota, University of Arizona

Papers

• Using Youth Participatory Action Research to Disrupt the Hidden Curriculum in a Teen-Centric Museum Program - Kendall Crabbe, The University of Arizona

• Symbolic Creativity as a Lens Into the Spirit During (Youth-Led) Participatory Action Research - Kyla Alexandra Kemp, The University of Arizona

• Youth Participatory Action Research as a Journey Through Nepantla - Jihee Yoon, University of Arizona

• Speaking Back: Youth Participatory Action Research and Language Justice - J. Eik Diggs, University of Arizona