What is autoethnography?
Autoethnography in simple terms
What is a piece of writing that analyzes an author's experiences?
Family Changes
Big family changes in my life have had a big impact on how I view the world and education. In addition to this, big family changes have affected the way in which I form relationships with others.
Frequent codes: middle, sibling, fragile, weakness, death, stubborn
Professional Development
By critically examining their personal narratives, educators can gain insights into their teaching methods, beliefs, biases, and interactions with students.
Photo Analysis
Rules of an autoethnography
What is none?
Personal experiences in education
Having a non-traditional k-12 experience played a huge role in my decision to become an educator.
Frequent codes: outsider, advocate, IEP, focus, diagnose
Understanding Student Perspective
By exploring their own cultural identities and experiences, educators can develop empathy and insight into the lived experiences of students from different cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Critical Incident
My critical incident detailed the day of my Papa's sudden death and my personal experience with adult support in mourning.
Things that may be included in an autoethnography
What are personal narratives, photo analysis, and other forms of reflective writing?
Teaching and Children
This category reflects my beliefs about teaching and working with children. This is based off of personal experiences as well as a social understanding of the education system.
Frequent codes: America (US, USA, United States), system, despite, left behind, burnout, teacher, support
Social Justice
Autoethnographic research can challenge educational narratives and provide other perspectives that amplify marginalized voices and promote social justice in education.
Interview
I interviewed my Mom about my elementary experience because she was very involved in getting my IEP set up and was a stay at home parent.