Forum: Concept Mapping SummariesDate: 09-30-2005 11:56Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Concept Map from the Ones

I think we were the "ones".

Anyway, our cards got a little mixed up and I knew I couldn't recreate the magic, so I'm just going to summarize and my group can add on what they see fit. :)

We started with the word "Scientist" because anyone doing research (qualitative, quantitative, and/or action) is a scientist. Then, we broke that down into examples of different kinds of things you may want to research. Next, we broke that down into words describing the process of research such as: a question, grouping, studying, labeling, evaluation, writing, lit. review, reading, technology, a hypothesis, and so on. The category after that describes things that your research might yield (information, statistics, numbers, data, etc.). The bottom of our concept map was money, lucrative, marketable, and productive.

Finally, we included all of the feelings/emotions (positive and negative) regarding research in a big circle around our concept map, because we felt that those words were involved in the whole process. Some of these words included: boring, long, tedious, rewarding, complicated, patience, time-consuming, and so on.

Good job group members!

Thanks, CarriBLACKBOARD POSTS

Carri SchneiderAction Research I

Mary Brydon-MillerFall 2005

Blackboard serves as the place where we can continue the classroom discussions. I have copied and pasted all of my Blackboard posts from the quarter below in chronological order. ***

Forum: Initial thoughts on readings and class discussionDate: 10-03-2005 19:13Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: Thoughts on Chapter One.

 

I think theory should drive all research, or at least be the foundation. You have to have some

kind of theoretical framework to build upon and work "under".

I think that there are Marxist and critical theory aspects to AR, and a little hint of "revolution" that I think keeps me interested.

~Carri

Forum: Initial thoughts on readings and class discussionDate: 10-03-2005 19:18Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: thoughts

 

I agree with both of you.

The notion of "repositioning" the researcher from a place of power to one of participation is a key component that interests me. I think it may also be why some people shy away from AR; it's giving up power that some people feel entitled too.

On the Gramsci tip, I think AR seeks to battle hegemony and systemic (although often hidden ) factors that maintain the status quo. As I said in an early post, it's about repositioning power and giving it back to the people who ultimately stand the most to gain/lose.

~Carri

Forum: Initial thoughts on readings and class discussionDate: 10-03-2005 19:20Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: a few initial responses

 

Sue, I'd say it depends on who you ask. And, I'd argue that there shouldn't be, but others would certainly disagree.

Forum: Initial thoughts on readings and class discussionDate: 10-03-2005 19:32Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject First Two Chapters

 

I enjoyed the readings, and they confirmed to me that I belong in AR. I have many of the same anxieties that the rest of you seem to have, but totally agree that we've been conditioned to believe that "research" is "x" and it's hard to imagine what "y" actually looks like.

That being said, the distinction between "research" and "methods" was helpful. Now I get that you can employ either qualitative or quantitative methods in the context of action research.

I also like the emphasis on phenomenology/life-world/culture, etc. because I believe that the various lenses we all use to view the world are an important part of understanding any situation.

I also firmly believe in the importance of praxis, and I see that AR provides the theory-practice-reflection connection that seems to be missing in other modes of research.

Also, I'm glad to know that starting small is essential and know that this is going to be a problem for me because at the end of the day all I really hope to accomplish is world peace. :)

On a final note, Derrida was mentioned briefly in the reading and if you really want to look at the world through a different lens, rent "Derrida", the documentary film about him. Everything you think you know will be flipped on its head, but in a good way.

Oh, one more thing, in the IJL reading, it mentioned that AR was a requirement of UEL. I'm curious about why this changed?

See you all Tuesday.Carri

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Forum: Desert Island DisksDate: 09-30-2005 11:38Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Life on the island...

 

This was harder than I thought, especially after the ipod came into my life. It's hard to limit myself to just 10, but I'll try...

1. The Beatles "White Album" (because I grew up listening to the Beatles and singing along with my dad)

2. Janis Joplin "Me and Bobby McGee" (My mom's favorite song--it would always remind me of her & it's fun to sing along to.)

3. Jack Johnson "In Between Dreams" (Surfer turned acoustic guitarist Jack Johnson--the songs on this cd make me think of my husband Lou, especially "Better When We're Together", which would undoubtedly make me cry if I listened to it alone on an island without him.)

4. Phish "Live at Deer Creek 1995"- (My first of over 60 Phish shows- reminds me of some of the best times of my life.)

5. CD of Wedding Songs from my sister Amanda & Michael's wedding- (They've been together since 8th grade and finally got married last summer after over 10 years. They made a CD of all their "songs" over the years and that CD holds the secrets to understanding both of them inside and out.)

6. REM's Greatest Hits (Because I would finally have time to learn all of the words to "The End of the World as We Know It" and because "Nightswimming" is my favorite song of all times.)

7. Cd of "The Basement Dwellers" - (This is the band name my dad and his friends--of all ages--have given themselves. They have weekly jam sessions in my parents' basement. They always record them in case something brilliant or hysterical happens. Having this cd on the island would keep me laughing all the time.)

8. The Shins CD- (They're my favorite band right now after the break-up of Phish. Great melodies and even better lyrics.)

9. Songs from the South Pacific- (No, not the musical...the islands. Lou and I went to Tonga a couple of years ago and learned that there is no better place on Earth. Maybe I could pick up some of the language in case someone showed up to rescue me off the island. The music is haunting and beautiful at the same time.)

10. Yoga/Meditation CD- (For obvious reasons-to do yoga and meditate...because I'd have much more time that I do now.)

Book: The Tao Te Ching (The Way of Life) written by Lao Tzu in c. 500 BC. This little book holds all the answers to the universe as far as I'm concerned and would be invaluable for life on a deserted island.

Film: The DVD of our wedding (Not only would it be great to relive the wedding itself, but that DVD shows the faces of all my friends and family; and it would be a way to see all the people I care about whenever I missed them.)

Luxury Item: I'm assuming the DVD player, CD player, and electricity are up and running. So, I'd want a journal and plenty of pens so I could log my experiences and maybe end up with a best seller by the time I was rescued.

Maybe with all this I could survive, although I doubt it...

Carri

 

Forum: Desert Island DisksDate: 10-02-2005 15:10Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>

Subject Re: It is soo hard to decide....

 

Yep. The Garden State soundtrack (and movie) are great. That's how I discovered The Shins. And, Imogean Heap is the lead singer of Frou Frou (who have a song on the soundtrack). She has a cd of her own out & I think she's playing a show in Cincy soon. The Frou Frou cd is great too! Good stuff.

 

Forum: Desert Island DisksDate: 10-02-2005 15:15Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: 10 CD's, 1 book, 1 movie, 1 luxury

 

Holly, fellow Aquarius. How did I not know that about you? It's all making sense now. Aquarians unite! Not many other surprises in your post there...oh, except the Tracy Chapman thing...maybe in your past lives, or future ones. "Fast car" is one of the greatest songs ever written.

Right on sister!

Carri

Forum: Desert Island DisksDate: 10-02-2005 15:19Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: 10 CD's, 1 book, 1 movie, 1 luxury

 

Keith Sweat and Jodeci...takes me right back to Jr. High. Love it!

By the way, the wedding cd of my sisters that I mentioned in my post: 1 Keith Sweat song and 2 Jodeci.  Boy my dad hated those songs. He'd do anything for us girls though. Bless his heart, he sat through 2 BellBivDevoe concerts, 1 Ready for the World, 1 Tony Toni Tone, and even MC Hammer (before he was flat broke), among others. Now, that's love.

Carri

Forum: Desert Island DisksDate: 10-02-2005 15:23

Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: Desert Island

 

Fargo, eh?

Love that movie!

Forum: Desert Island DisksDate: 10-02-2005 15:27Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: So why do you all think I asked you to do this?

 

It's so obvious: You enjoy torturing graduate students. :)

Carri

Forum: Desert Island DisksDate: 10-03-2005 19:01Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: 10 CD's, 1 book, 1 movie, 1 luxury

 

Re: Prince The secret is to join his fanclub online. It's like $20 or something, but then you get to buy tickets before they go on sale to the public. We did that and got 2nd row seats when he was at US Bank last year. Man, he is so tiny. I'll never understand what it is about him that exudes so much sexiness, but what ever it is, it works for me! :)

Forum: Desert Island DisksDate: 10-03-2005 19:04Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: Desert Island Discs

 

Yes, I love the Beastie Boys and have been known to embrace my Beastie Girlness on a number of occasions, especially after a few drinks. It ain't pretty. In my next life, I want to come back as a rapper. :)

Forum: Desert Island DisksDate: 10-03-2005 19:08Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: So why do you all think I asked you to do this?

 

On a serious note, I really liked the analogy that Ernie Stringer made in the reading about how different people interpret music differently, just like people "read the world" differently. Music has always provided a soundtrack to my life, and it's always interesting for me to see how music fits into the lives of others. Like all forms of artistic expression, it can mean so many things to so many different people. I think this assignment functions on many levels. It gives us a window into each other, gives us an opportunity to reflect on something that we wouldn't usually think about, and it was fun.

~Carri

Forum: Desert Island DisksDate: 10-04-2005 21:12Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: Desert Island Discs

 

Oh dear god...I can't imagine anything worse. Actually being in the audience and having to witness it would probably be incredibly painful for all of you.

:)

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Forum: Initial thoughts on readings for Week 3Date: 10-10-2005 19:56Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: Post-its

 

Yea, I had to abandon the whole post-it thing. When I caught myself wanting to put a post-it on a post-it, I knew I had a problem. :)

Carri

Forum: Initial thoughts on readings for Week 3Date: 10-10-2005 19:58Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: Tyson

 

I believe the topic is Critical Race Theory and I am pretty bummed that I have to miss it. I've had it on my calendar for a while now, but can't miss Stats.

Mary, do you know who is "in charge" of the presentation? I'm wondering if it will be videotaped?

Thanks, Carri

Forum: Initial thoughts on readings for Week 3Date: 10-10-2005 20:07Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Thoughts on the Chapter

 

* I like the idea of "teaching and learning infused". It reminds me of the concept of teacher-student (one person who acts as both) that I've read about, and I can see it as an new way to position the researcher in AR.

* I like how AR addresses a situation "holistically"--intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social, moral, etc. Frankly, I don't know how research which ignores these elements can be deemed valid. Complex problems usually don't have simple solutions.

*I'm glad AR acknowledges that kids are people too. I taught 2nd grade for 6 years, and even kids that young can tell you a lot about themselves than most people would ever imagine. They should be participants; they aren't "empty vessels".

*I see how Critical Race Theory (an interest) can fit well into AR (narratives, counter-storytelling, etc.) and this helps me see the connection between theory and practice.

Questions:

*I've always been a little confused by resistance as it relates to critical theory. This was just mentioned briefly in the chapter, but I know it's seen as a "good" thing in some ways, but not in others--hence the confusion. :)

*Regarding the design of an AR project, I thought you start with participants and then define the problem with them, but the book gave me the opposite impression. I guess it could work both ways, but I suppose I'm curious about how it "should" be done.

Thanks, Carri

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Forum: Further thoughts on class discussion and activities from Week 2Date: 10-07-2005 14:09Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: Fish

Sally, I totally agree.

I had thought about doing something with journaling for my project, but doing the fish diagram helped me to get at what some of the underlying issues are. I'm so visual too, so that helped.

I think it's cool that we're learning techniques that we can use in our own AR by doing them ourselves in class--concept map, the fish, desert island disks.

Have a good weekend everyone! We're off to Chicago to visit my sister and some friends.

Carri

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Forum: Thoughts on First-Person Action Research ProjectsDate: 10-06-2005 17:23Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Thoughts

 

I need help focusing in on my project as well.

My biggest issue right now is transforming from elementary teacher to office folk! I have never felt more like a fish out of water than I do now. It's raised interesting issues for me about how people must feel when they used to feel comfortable (and educated) and they go somewhere new and feel totally out of their element (and like a preschooler). My friends, and any of you who have worked in offices, find a lot of humor in this whole situation. There have been some funny moments, but overall I feel lost. I love the new work I'm doing (an internship in educational policy with the KnowledgeWorks foundation) but WHOA-it is a different world.

So, I want to explore, through my project, how journaling might ease the transition for me. I used to keep a journal religiously as a child, but stopped about the time that I met my husband (we decided that's because he became the place I sounded off--poor Louie--not my journal). So, maybe keeping a journal will help me deal with some of this and save my poor husband from one too many existential conversations.

In the spirit of AR, I don't have any super-clear end goals right now. I may find out that the journaling doesn't work at all. But, I'm up for trying anything right now.

This may relate to an AR project later this quarter in giving journals to new students to help them in their transition. And I love the idea of doing a project that can continue year to year if

we get that started.

Thanks, Carri

Forum: Thoughts on First-Person Action Research ProjectsDate: 10-10-2005 19:51Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: SOS

 

I've heard negative things about Pro. Sem. from some students, but our Pro. Sem. for UEL was a life-saver. It wasn't so much about the specific details of being a doctoral student (although we did talk about our committees, preliminary hearings, dissertations, etc.), but to me it was just a place where I felt totally comfortable--even if it was one night a week. It was lax, totally open, and safe. I felt like I could ask anything without sounding stupid, and I could get the answers to questions that I didn't know who to ask. I think Dr. Collins had a lot to do with the strength of the class, and I honestly don't know what I would've done without it. Plus, I think those nights in Pro.Sem. allowed us to know our cohort members better than we would've gotten to know each other in just traditional classes.

I think all first year students should have a class like this.

Carri

Forum: Thoughts on First-Person Action Research ProjectsDate: 10-10-2005 19:53Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: APA

 

Yea. Add that to the list of things that are frustrating to a doctoral student...APA. :)

While I had some experience with it in my masters, even a one-hour overview of the basics (or hell even just how to read the manual) would've certainly helped.

And the lit. review thing...I know I have to do one, but I'm still a bit unclear on what it entails as well so THANKS for the link.

Carri

Forum: Thoughts on First-Person Action Research ProjectsDate: 10-11-2005 14:55

Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: SOS

 

Let me guess Helene...when you're the only African-American, the class expects you to speak on behalf of the entire race. I've had friends and family talk about that experience. That must be SO frustrating!

From my perspective, I think its very unfortunate that issues of race go undiscussed in so many venues (like the school where I used to work). We had a small minority population and students often found themselves being the only person of color in a classroom. It would've been nice if teachers were willing to discuss how they felt in this situation (like your post discusses). But, all I usually got when I raised this issue, was "it has nothing to do with his/her race."

Carri

Forum: Thoughts on First-Person Action Research ProjectsDate: 10-18-2005 13:29Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: Does anyone have any anti- pack rat strategies?

 

Have you seen that show on TV called "Clean Sweep"? They have good strategies that we used when we moved.

We made three piles: a "keep" pile, a trash pile, and a donate pile. Once you put something in a pile, that's where it stays. Except...when you're finished you have to cut your "keep" pile in half (although I think taking out 1/4 of it would be hard enough for a real pack-rat).

Over the weekend, Lou & I went through all of our clothes and bagged everything that we hadn't worn at least twice in the last year to be donated. It was totally cathartic and we ended up with 4 trash bags full of things that will be much more valuable now that they aren't sitting in our closet.

 

Forum: Thoughts on First-Person Action Research ProjectsDate: 10-20-2005 17:57Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: Does anyone have any anti- pack rat strategies?

 

Yea, I'm sure my husband and yours would have a hay day talking about that. Now that I'm not in the classroom, I don't feel the need to stop at every rest stop on a road trip to get all the free

maps I can get my hands on...Although the temptation is hard to resist. :)

Carri

Forum: Thoughts on First-Person Action Research ProjectsDate: 10-20-2005 18:00Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Cynthia Tyson?

 

I wasn't able to see Dr. Tyson's presentation, but I am very interested in her work. Someone (Elif I believe) mentioned that some of you read an article by her in your class. Does anyone have the citation for that or a copy of it that they could let me borrow?

Thanks, Carri

***Forum: I am....poemDate: 10-16-2005 15:56Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: poem

 

Holly, as we've gotten closer over the summer and you've become an important person in my life, I've learned that your beauty revolves around the fact that you are all of those things that you mention in your poem. I must say, I'm a little jealous that I don't have as clear of a picture of myself as you do. You do just absolutely embody all of the things you mentioned. I try not to categorize people, but when you read "I am the willow", I was like- "that's it-that's Holly-the Willow--perfect!"

Thanks for sharing your poem.

Carri

Forum: I am....poemDate: 10-16-2005 16:04Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject I Am...

 

I am conflicted,

I am confused,

I am a fish out of water.

I am exploring new things,

I am defining my purpose,

I am looking for something.

I am conflicted,

I am confused,

I am finding myself.

I think my poem does a decent job of explaining how I feel right now as I find myself in the middle of a pretty massive career change (and thus life change--although it scares me that I define myself so much by my work).

I think this exercise is another great example of a tool we could use in our AR work. I think it would also be interesting to use this sort of thing in conflict resolution.

For example, the school where I taught had such bad feelings toward this particular neighborhood and all the kids that came from the housing project there. People were so quick to judge the students and their parents and made so many assumptions about who they were (as if it isn't crazy enough just to assume that they were a homogeneous group). I just can't help to think how those assumptions could be challenged by having the people from the neighborhood write "I Am" poems and compare them to the "You are" perceptions that people in my school made about them everyday.

On a personal note, I have been feeling really off-balance now and hope that my first-person AR project will get me back in place. I can see how doing introspective poems like this might help me in that pursuit.

Carri

 

***Forum: Further thoughts from last week's classDate: 10-16-2005 15:48Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Confidence

 

I think the guest speakers were great as well, and it did help me to get an idea about how AR works in practice.

I was most taken aback when Yoko talked about feeling powerless. I used to see her around a lot when I was a masters student (I think her first year of UEL) and last year and think "wow, I don't know if I can do this" because I felt light-years away from her poise and professionalism. It was good to know that she felt the same way many of us feel now.

Carri

***Forum: Assets listsDate: 10-19-2005 20:03Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Michelle's Assets

 

Marvelous Michelle's Many Assets:

Education/Knowledge Base: (B.S.) Civil & Environmental Engineering (emphasis in structures)-lots of Math and (Working on Masters) Secondary Ed/Science with Teaching Licensure

Technical skills include: computers, driving stick, using a hammer, building water filters, sewing, cutting & styling hair

Office skills include: answering phones, fixing copy machines

Athletic skills include: running (with marathon dreams), soccer, skiing

Foreign languages: French & some Irish Travel experience: Europe (including France, Italy,

Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Ireland) and Canada Time management: Great at prioritizing and keeping

things Cooking: crock pot meals Science: biology, geology, physics, chemistry and all

that good stuff Music: loves music & can play the flute, clarinet and

recorder Sales: better at finding sales than selling things,

especially at thrift stores and on clearance racks

Real estate: rents, and has a real estate connection through her boyfriend who works for Miller-Valentine

Artistic ability: Making potholders, painting, photography, took art in high school

Cognitive skills: good visual memory Personality: sense of humor, caring, outgoing (when

she wants to be) and a touch of crazy :)

Three things Michelle does best:

Finding deals Science Prioritizing

Skills she enjoys teaching:

Science (especially how science is in our lives and scientific demonstrations)

Environmental Issues Raising awareness (fair trade, no sweatshops, etc.)

Skills Michelle would like to learn:

Cooking Gardening How to start an effective recycling program in a high

school

Thanks Michelle! It was great talking with you. We have a lot in common. Carri

 

Forum: Assets listsDate: 10-23-2005 21:43Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: Asset List for Sue Wang

 

Me, too!

Forum: Assets listsDate: 10-23-2005 21:52Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: knitting

 

Fiber Artists Unite!

I stink with hooks and needles, not nearly patient enough. But Holly introduced me to the joys of jewelry making fulfills my instant-gratification needs.

I won't speak for Holly on the answer to the question about Knitting and AR, but I will say she wrote a great paper last year called "Knitting and the Art of Urban Education" & has a cool internship lined up that it sounds like you'd all like to hear about.

Oh, and Amy, the quilted people sound very cool!

Carri

Forum: Assets listsDate: 10-23-2005 21:53Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: Cecelia

 

I'm glad you enjoy cooking Cecelia and enjoy teaching about African culture. Maybe you can combine the two and teach us how to make that awesome fried rice that you brought over last year. YUM!!!

Carri

Forum: Assets listsDate: 10-24-2005 10:05Author: Daniel, Michelle  <michelleLdaniel@yahoo.com>Subject Carri's Assets

Carri's Plethora of Attributes and Assets

Background - BS: elementary education 1-8, Masters: educational administration w/ principal liscensure

Currently - UEL (research: minorities in predominately white schools)

Writing - Knows APA (awesome!)

Technical Skills - Stick Shift driving, Hammers and Drills, Suba Diving, Sewing, and she can put up a Tent

Office Skills - Fast Typist

Athletic Abilities - Yoga, Biking, Scuba Diving

Foreign Languages - some French and some Spanish

Travel - well travelled (Mexico, S. Pacific, England, Canada, US, and is planning a 1yr Around the World Trip)

Alternative Medicine and Healing - practices crystal healing

Medical - CPR

Time management - Excellent at it --> "List Girl"

Cooking - salads and fruit (things that don't involve heat)

Organizing Space - Feng Shui (very cool)

Science skills - marine biology

Music - over 60 PHISH concerts!, IPOD master, piano, clarinet and recorder, she also knows the libraries music section quite well

Sales - waitress at one time, clearance rack and thrift store shopper

Real Estate - owns downtown home and a rental property

Arts - Jewelry making, Wedding planning, Painting and Photography

Cognitive Skills - Never forgets a Face =)

Personality - great sense of humor, caring, organized, out-going

Four Things Carri does Best1. Writing2. Time Management3. Travel4. Planning Weddings

Three Skills Carri likes to Teach1. Teaching writing2. Teaching science3. Teaching reading

Three Skills Carri would like to Learn1. Refining her painting skills

2. Cooking3. Reiki

Carri leads a very interesting life - everyone should get to know her=)

Forum: Assets listsDate: 10-28-2005 16:47Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: Introducing................AMMMMMMMMMMMY

 

And she makes one helluva pumpkin pie!!!

~Carri

Forum: Assets listsDate: 10-30-2005 15:28Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: tango/flamenco

 

Yea. I would love to find affordable dance lessons. Lou and I fell prey to quite a scam at Arthur Murray. Our 3 one-hour lessons for $99 (Christmas special), turned into high-pressure sales pitch which led to a final presentation of : "for just $2500 we can get you guys right where you want to be". They wanted us to sign a several-month contract. We actually did week by week lessson for a few months, but it just didn't meet our expectations. It was fun, so we'd love to pick it up again if it was cheap enough.

Forum: Assets listsDate: 10-31-2005 20:05Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: tango/flamenco

 

THANKS HELENE! :)

Forum: Assets listsDate: 11-06-2005 20:32Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>

Subject Re: salsa

 

Our friend's band (Tropicoso) plays Monday nights at the MadFrog here in Clifton. I think they do free lessons before each show. We've never gone because Mondays are bad for us.

The website is:

www.cincylatino.com

There may be info on there about dancing as well.

***Forum: 1st steps in 1st person AR projectsDate: 10-30-2005 15:46Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Photovoice Surprises

 

My first person AR project involves working to define my core values, because I think it is very important for me to know what I'm bringing into any future PAR experiences.  Research aside, leaving the classroom and embarking on new journeys sort of sent me into a whirlwind of new things, and I started this quarter in a personal funk. I felt like I had lost track of what I was all about.

I set out to use journaling as a way to track my new experiences (especially at my internship which is SO different as I've said before).  The journaling has really helped. It has mostly been "stream of consciousness", and I've tried not to stop and think before I write. This has led to a lot more coming out than I think would if I thought too much about what I was trying to say as I wrote.  It was hard to break the "academic" writing habit. My goal for the final project is to go back through the journal and identify themes in the hopes that they will help me to define my values.

The photovoice project yielded surprising results!! I started off just taking photos of my daily life with the justification that everything we do everyday as human beings makes us action researchers. But, about half way through the roll, I realized that my photos also related to my first person AR project, because they showed evidence of my values. Then, my focus sort of switched a bit, and I set out to photograph things that provided evidence of these values, as well as things that may represent times when I acted in contradiction to those values.  I was pleased with the results of the photovoice project. Truly, I think this will become the center of my final project, in addition to the journaling. So, this is how AR works, eh? A surprise experience led me in a new direction.

One last quick note regarding the photovoice project, I thought it was cool that the background or other objects in the photos were also meaningful when I saw the developed photos. There were things that showed up in the photographs that I didn't even set out to photograph.  I can see how this method could really produce some amazing results with PAR.

~Carri~

Forum: 1st steps in 1st person AR projectsDate: 10-31-2005 20:10Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: first step

 

If I passed this computer over to my husband right now, I bet he would have no idea that English is your second language. You communicate very well.

I wish I knew another language. I only know enough French to read signs and enough Spanish to find the bathroom and get directions. :)

Forum: 1st steps in 1st person AR projectsDate: 10-31-2005 20:12Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: First Step - Giant Step

 

Sally, good for you! I know it's hard to do things like that, but your courage to take care of whatever it was not only helped you but all the other students who hadn't come yet forward. You should feel proud and empowered! Rock on sister!

Forum: 1st steps in 1st person AR projectsDate: 10-31-2005 23:39Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject IRB and readings

 

I liked the idea from the article about having a person who acts as a liason between the IRB and the PARs.

Also, the applicability of feminist ethics to my research question is exciting! That theoretical framework grows by the day.

Carri

Forum: 1st steps in 1st person AR projectsDate: 11-06-2005 20:29

Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: First Steps

 

Yes. I need more info on this as well. Anything would help. Even a good example.

***Forum: Additional thoughts on IRB visit?Date: 11-06-2005 20:27Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Hmm...

 

Something occurred to me when I realized how much better I felt about the IRB process after our guest speakers...

Where did that intense fear/anxiety/panic originate?

I had never heard the letters I, R, and B in the same sentence before last fall, so how or who instilled this fear in me?

I can't think of any specific incidences, but this had to have come from somewhere.

If it did come from professors, then maybe they should be cautioned about giving students this impression. If it came from other students, then maybe everyone should have an opportunity like this to see an IRB presentation (maybe at orientation).

For me, it was re-framing their whole role as "helpers" rather than "hinderers" that eased my worries the most. (I'm pretty sure "hinderers" is not a word, but maybe it should be.)

***Forum: Further thoughts on Photovoice processDate: 11-06-2005 20:23Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject breaking the habit

 

Lou and I were in Charlottesville, VA for the AESA conference. I must say, it did take me a moment to allow myself to take pictures of totally "meaningless" things. Although, I won't be surprised if the pictures from this trip reveal more than I expect they will.

Forum: Further thoughts on Photovoice processDate: 11-09-2005 14:36Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: breaking the habit

 

cool. be sure to show me the photos. you could do something really interesting addressing that question at the end of your post.

Forum: Further thoughts on Photovoice processDate: 11-09-2005 14:38Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: the power of photovoice

 

Hi Sue. I think the point is subjectivity. For example, my husband's view of why I took each picture is different than my reason. But, both of our perceptions are just as valid. It's those multiple meanings that are so interesting to me.

Elif- I'm using my PV project for my 1st person project, too. I'm making a poster. :)

 

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Forum: Further thoughts on Nov. 8th's classDate: 11-13-2005 15:23Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: Relevance

 

I totally agree.

As I begin to think about how I will go back to "help" the school that I left last year, I know that I will have to be very cautious about this, particularly since I worked there for six years.

I some ways, I think I have an advantage because they already see me as an "equal" and not in the perceived position of power/authority that they might attribute to a researcher that they didn't already know.

In other ways, I think this will be somewhat of a disadvantage, because (as I mentioned in class), they are my friends and it is quite possible that I will have some "bad news" to share with them.

 

Forum: Further thoughts on Nov. 8th's classDate: 11-13-2005 15:36Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject AESA, etc.

 

Hi everyone. Here's the link to the American Educational Studies Association (AESA)webpage. This is the conference I talked about in class. http://www3.uakron.edu/aesa/

Also, American Educational Research Association (AERA), anyone up for a trip to Cali in April? http://www.aera.net/

There are also some UC folks (students and profs) that were at the UCEA conf. this week. University Council for Educational Administration: http://ucea.org/

Holly and I talked about going to the Anthro conference in the Spring. Holly, do you have the link to their site?

 

Forum: Further thoughts on Nov. 8th's classDate: 11-13-2005 20:40Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Re: AESA, etc.

 

Here's the link for the Qualitative Inquiry Conference in Illinois May 3rd-6th. I wanted to check it out for proposal information. All the info is found at this link. Looks like they have some great workshops, too.

I wonder if we could get a panel together, maybe using our first person action research projects or something. Is anyone interested? Let me know. Submissions are due December 1st. 

http://www.qi2006.org/

***Forum: Qualitative Inquiry Conference ProposalsDate: 11-17-2005 13:49Author: Schneider, Carri A <schneca@email.uc.edu>Subject Symposium

 

I'm thinking that it would be great to do a symposium, but I have a lot of questions about this. Mary, what "topic" do you think would be appropriate? For example, would a symposium on first person action research be an interesting topic or is this something that folks already know enough about?

If people are interested in doing a symposium, we only have until December 1st. The form is online to the submit proposals (you only have to submit an abstract (paragraph) not a full paper). But, the symposium has to be posted by one person and list all the individuals under it. My topic would more than likely involve using photovoice in a first person action research project to define the values you bring to your research and practice.  Does anyone else have something along these lines or something that would fit?

Also, Mary, looks like we would need a faculty member on our proposal as well. Would you be willing to do that?

If there aren't enough people interested in putting together a symposium, you can definitely count me in for the poster session.

Re: the cost of the conference & any travel: Also, everyone should know that $400 is available through the GSGA and the department also has money, you just have to fill out a form for Dr. Hemmings.

I'd be willing to be the one to fill out the online form if people are interested. Thanks! Carri