Teacher-Writers: Then, Now, and Next

Authors

Anne Elrod Whitney, Penn State University
Troy Hicks, Central Michigan University
Leah Zuidema, Dordt College
James E. Fredricksen, Boise State UniversityFollow
Robert P. Yagelski, University at Albany, State University of New York

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-2014

Abstract

In this article, we reflect upon “the teacher as writer” and describe how we see this concept and movement developing. We articulate a view of the teacher-writer as empowered advocate. Using examples from our scholarship, we illustrate how this powerful idea can transform research conducted about and with teachers. Finally, we draw attention to the potential of the teacher-writer stance as a means of resistance to current reform efforts that disempower teachers.

Publication Information

Whitney, Anne Elrod; Hicks, Troy; Zuidema, Leah; Fredricksen, James E.; and Yagelski, Robert P.. (2014). "Teacher-Writers: Then, Now, and Next". Research in the Teaching of English, 49(2), 177-184.