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In conversation with….

Disrupting the label: a 4D research method for re-constituting ‘the other' and ‘ othered ' through theory, narrative, metaphor and constructive conversation. …

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In conversation with….

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  1. Disrupting the label: a 4D research method for re-constituting ‘the other' and ‘othered' through theory, narrative, metaphor and constructive conversation … (Findlay, Y.S., & Jones, J. K. (in press). Uisge Beatha: The ebb and flow of four tides. In J.K. Jones (Ed.), Weaving Words: Personal and professional transformation through writing as research. Cambridge Scholars, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.)

  2. In conversation with…. Anne & Margaret: “Agents provocateur” • Creating myself as researcher • Exploring narrative inquiry

  3. Slow beginnings Phenomenology through narrative inquiry. A phenomenological approach leads to “a deeper understanding of the nature or meaning of our everyday experiences” (Van Manen , 1990, p.)

  4. In conversation with…. Myself: “I am NOT an auto-ethnographer! It’s too scary!” Autobiography Exploring self

  5. Who am I??? • Teacher • Doctoral student • Expert?? YES – in my own lived experience.

  6. Stimulus

  7. Romania

  8. Auschwitz

  9. Revelations • Labelling and what it leads to • Dehumanising • Administrative convenience • Taking control • Not all labels are negative

  10. In conversation with…. Janice: “Developing a relational dialogue” • Subordinate – perception of my role • Novice writer • Unpacking the story • Affirmation and confirmation • Self-labelling as taking power over identity

  11. Janice’s learning… Thinking Writing as Thinking Reflecting Writing as Reflection Critical Reading Writing the World Focussed Conversation Writing as Research New Understanding Writing of Research Reflecting

  12. Conclusions • Liquidity of identity and voice • Metaphor is a powerful tool for researchers • Life-writing is an organic and relational process

  13. Gene Pool…

  14. to Birth Process Yvonne: • Re-focus of dissertation • Shift in perspective of narrative inquiry Janice: • Discovery of power of mentoring • Using visual arts as narrative (life-stories from suitcases)

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