Teacher Educators as Scholar Citizens

Activism and Resistance in Uncertain Times

Sarah Kaka, Matthew S. Hollstein, Elizabeth Kenyon, Nancy Patterson

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Year: 2025
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9798881867959
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Higher Education

Teacher Educators as Scholar Citizens: Activism and Resistance in Uncertain Times is a powerful exploration of the transformative potential of scholar activism in education. This book delves into how educators integrate activism into their teaching, research, and advocacy to challenge societal inequities and foster justice and equity. By blending personal experiences with actionable strategies, the volume equips educators to navigate challenges and embrace their roles as agents of change.

The first half of the book, Personal Narratives and Methodologies in Scholar Activism, highlights the deeply personal journeys of scholar activists. This section provides an intimate look at the lived experiences and methodological approaches of scholar activists. Through autoethnographic accounts, reflective narratives, and methodological explorations, contributors share the personal and professional paths they have traversed. These stories highlight the challenges, triumphs, and transformational moments that define scholar activism, offering readers insight into the intricate interplay between identity, scholarship, and activism. The narratives within this section serve as both inspiration and a guide for those aspiring to integrate activism into their scholarly pursuits.

The second half, Activism in Action: Strategies and Practices in Teacher Education, focuses on the practical application of scholar activism within teacher education. This section transitions from personal reflections to actionable strategies, showcasing how scholar activism manifests in classrooms, curricula, and broader educational practices. Contributions include case studies, curricular innovations, and pedagogical strategies designed to foster activist mindsets among teacher candidates.

Together, these sections provide a comprehensive exploration of scholar activism, combining personal narratives with practical strategies to offer educators valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of activism in education. Teacher Educators as Scholar Citizens serves as both an inspiration and a resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers who are committed to addressing social inequities and fostering transformative change through the power of education. This book invites readers to consider their own roles as scholar citizens and provides actionable guidance for creating a more just and equitable educational landscape.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: A Short History and Exploration of Scholar Activism
• Part I: Personal Narratives and Methodologies in Scholar Activism
• Chapter 2: Queer-Trans-Madness in Early Childhood Teacher Education: Autobiographical Resistances to the Psy Disciplines
• Chapter 3: From Reluctant to Radical: Embracing Allyship and the Power of Praxis
• Chapter 4: Framing Whiteness: Asian American Duo-Autoethnographic Account of Resistance Scholarship
• Chapter 5: Representation and Resistance in the Academy: A Critical Feminist Autoethnography
• Chapter 6: After the Activism, Then the Committee: Sustaining Educator Preparation Change at the State Level
• Chapter 7: Badass in the Academy: Developing My Roots as a Scholar Activist
• Chapter 8: “To the University I’ll Steal, and There I’ll Steal . . . ”: Finding Fugitive Spaces for Resistance as Activism in he Neo-liberal University
• Chapter 9: Rooms of Reflection and Resistance: An Educator-Scholar Artivist’s Journey between Spaces of Self
• Part II: Activism in Action: Strategies and Practices in Teacher Education
• Chapter 10: Building Capacity in Yourself and within Your State: An Associate Dean’s Journey
• Chapter 11: Addressing the “Big Chill” of Prohibited Concepts Legislation in Teacher Education: A View from Tennessee
• Chapter 12: Pedagogical Approaches to Foster Preservice Teachers’ Advocacy Mindset and Skills
• Chapter 13: “Liberation Over Tenure” . . . “Defining Legacy”: Black Scholar Activism and Navigating Institutional Barriers in he Halls of Academia
• Chapter 14: Practice What We Preach: The Teacher as Advocate and Leader
• Chapter 15: An Activist-oriented Approach to Building Anti-racist Teacher Preparation Curriculum
• Chapter 16: Sustaining Scholar Activism through Relationality: Reflections of Resistance within the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program
• Chapter 17: Empowering Educators for Justice: Building Community and Advancing Collective Activism During a Time of Curriculum Censorship
• Part III: A Call to Action
• Chapter 18: Rising Up: A Call to Scholar Activism
• Author Biographies