From the inside out : navigating positionality and power in research with indigenous young learners / Gui Ying Annie Yang-Heim.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yang-Heim, Gui Ying Annie, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indigenous youth--Education--Australia.

Indigenous youth.

Indigenous youth--Research--Australia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2026.

Summary:

This Case Study examines how Indigenous and non-Indigenous students interact with reading through oral reading and comprehension, drawing on a doctoral research project carried out in a culturally diverse Australian classroom. The research focuses on children’s voices, cultural knowledge, and ethical relationships through an exploratory case study methodology that is culturally responsive. Based on Bourdieu’s theory of cultural capital and Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics, the study combines Indigenous Dreamtime stories with standardized assessments to provide a more comprehensive understanding of Indigenous children’s reading performance. The researcher’s dual role as insider and outsider, irregular attendance due to the transient nature of the student population, and family mobility within the community is a complex set of contextual factors influencing the study. I took into account the temporary nature of students and family relocation by selecting 12 participants above the minimum requirement to maintain sufficient participation levels. The design incorporated built-in flexibility, which enhanced its credibility and allowed researchers to obtain sufficient data even when facing contextual challenges. The study models research that defies deficit thinking through its flexible design, narrative-based data, and Indigenous collaboration. It provides practical advice and insightful analysis for designing research that is not only methodologically sound but also ethically grounded, community based, and culturally responsive.

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ISBN:

9781036245023

OCLC:

1594889578

Publisher Number:

T301327