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Hamer, Lynne; Chen, Wenting; Plasman, Kellie; Sheth, Susan; Yamazaki, Kasumi – Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, 2013
This article reports on the use of participatory action research (PAR) in a graduate teacher education research course. It presents data on how the Principles of Kwanzaa are exemplified in community activities in an African American community in Toledo, Ohio. Using a case study approach, the PAR focused on two questions: (1) In what ways do…
Descriptors: Participatory Research, Action Research, African American Community, Holidays
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Farkas, Kerrie R. H. – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 2010
How can writing instructors prepare students for informed and engaged civic discourse when opportunities for such discourse are seemingly limited and ineffective? This essay examines this question by reporting on a case study that explored civic discourse and civic participation at the local level of government. The aims of the case study were to…
Descriptors: Writing (Composition), Citizen Participation, Discussion, Local Government