A Place to Think

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/tci.v16i2.192291

Abstract

The paper provokes us to inquire into who is teaching and researching teaching. Key-words: autobiographical research; curriculum-as-lived; heuristic inquiry.

Author Biography

Jessica Saada, Riverside School Board, Canada

Reader, writer, teacher and speaker - Master’s degree in second language teaching. Ph. D. from McGill University's Department of Integrated Studies in Education, Canada. Teaching experience (French and English) in elementary, high school, adult education, college and university. Work experience also includes the following positions: educational consultant for a school board, vice-principal in a large high school, Assistant Director and then Director of Educational Services - Identified areas of interest: identity, teaching, literacy and language learning, diversity, professional collaboration and leadership. While we continue to focus on the what, the how and the why in education, urgent attention needs to be drawn to the who.

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2019-12-07