Life Narratives as a Pedagogy for Cultivating Critical Self‐Reflection

This chapter provides a framework for using life narratives as a powerful pedagogy to move youth from simple reflection to critical self‐reflection. This increases learner agency, generates counter‐narratives that challenge dominant norms, and increases learners’ awareness of positionality.

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Published in:New directions for student leadership 2018-09, Vol.2018 (159), p.41-52
Main Authors: Kelly, Bridget Turner, Bhangal, Naseeb K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Consciousness Raising
Critical Theory
Educational leadership
Pedagogy
Personal development
Reflection
Self evaluation
Student Empowerment
Youth
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Summary:This chapter provides a framework for using life narratives as a powerful pedagogy to move youth from simple reflection to critical self‐reflection. This increases learner agency, generates counter‐narratives that challenge dominant norms, and increases learners’ awareness of positionality.
ISSN:2373-3349
2373-3357
DOI:10.1002/yd.20296