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Megan Normaindin, Ed.D., is a 2023 graduate of the Ed.D. program in Educational and Professional Practice at Antioch University.

Dissertation Committee:

Michael Valdez Raffanti, Ed.D., Chairperson

Gary Delanoeye, Ed.D., Committee Member

Lesley A. Jackson, Ph.D., Committee Member

Keywords

critical pedagogy, reflective dialogue, teacher professional development, social justice

Document Type

Dissertation

Publication Date

12-2023

Abstract

This study used a qualitative action research approach to engage a group of secondary English teachers in a collective inquiry to determine the best model for transformative teacher reflexivity and dialogue. Through solution-focused conversation, the goal was to design a sustainable framework for professional development that fosters creative, just, and compassionate instruction. The primary question explored was: What is an effective structure for sustained reflective dialogue among teachers in a comprehensive public high school? The action research model provided the context for a cyclical process of reflection, discovery, and growth. Findings of this study will form both a blueprint for future professional development at the research site and a model for professional teacher dialogue that may be replicated at other sites. This dissertation is available in open access at AURA (https://aura.antioch.edu) and OhioLINK ETD Center (https://etd.ohiolink.edu).

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ORCID No.: 0009-0007-5832-8593

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