Willing To Learn

Ashley Domínguez

Welcome to Willing To Learn, a podcast about the powerful and creative ways education helps change the world. Join research scholar Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez as she interviews guests on their areas of study such as teaching and learning, research design, scholar identity, knowledge mobilization, community engagement, innovative and arts-based methodologies, and beyond. Come, Willing To Learn. Instagram: @willingtolearnpodcast @ashddominguez Email me: willingtolearnpodcast@gmail.com

Épisodes

  1. Empowering Voices  with Dr. Van Lac on Youth Participatory Action Research

    10/11/2023 · VIDÉO

    Empowering Voices with Dr. Van Lac on Youth Participatory Action Research

    In this episode of Willing to Learn, we explore the realm of Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) with Dr. Van Lac, drawing from her insightful paper, 'The Good, the Bad and Ugly: an Autoethnographic Journey on Doing Participatory Action Research as a Graduate Student'. Dr. Lac shares her experiences navigating the intricacies of YPAR as a graduate student and now as an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago. The conversation illuminates the challenges and triumphs of participatory research, emphasizing the crucial role of mentoring young researchers. Throughout, Dr. Lac reflects on her journey from high school teacher to academic, offering rich insights into the intersections of education, research, and personal growth. She concludes with practical advice for aspiring YPAR practitioners, underscoring the importance of this approach in fostering inclusive, transformative educational practices. Episode Resources: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: An Autoethnographic Journey on Doing Participatory Action Research as a Graduate Student - Link YPAR – Youth Participatory Action Research - Link Grassroots community organizing for education justice SIG – link Raza Studies: The Public Option for Educational Revolution - LinkDr. Van Lacsocial and contact: @dr_vanlac lac@uic.eduWilling To Learn Resources: Instagram - Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez @ashddominguez Instagram - Willing To Learn @willingtolearnpodcast Email: willingtolearnpodcast@gmail.com Produced by: Jeffrey Anthony

    56 min
  2. Educational Evolution: Brenda Lee Anderson and the NAEd/Spencer Fellowship

    03/11/2023 · VIDÉO

    Educational Evolution: Brenda Lee Anderson and the NAEd/Spencer Fellowship

    In this episode of "Willing to Learn," host Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez engages with2023 NAEd/Spencer  2023 National Academy of Education Dissertation Fellow Brenda Lee Anderson. The episode explores Brenda's journey, which showcases resilience and a deep commitment to social justice, exemplifying the profound impact of personal experiences on scholarly pursuits. Utilizing institutional ethnography to dissect power dynamics within educational settings, Brenda’s research sheds light on systemic issues affecting marginalized communities. Brenda shares their pursuit of an academic path marked by challenges and triumphs in navigating academia as a Black, queer, non-binary scholar. The awarding of the prestigious fellowship underscores the significance of Brenda's work, poised to offer fresh perspectives in educational research. The discussion also highlights the crucial roles of mentorship and community support, revealing the intersection of personal identity and scholarly exploration. Brenda’s narrative is not only about academic achievement but also a compelling account of striving for systemic change in higher education. Recommended Resources: Institutional Ethnography: A Sociology for People by Dorothy E. Smith They Say / I Say by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein Derecka Purnell Marc Lamont HillFollow Brenda: Twitter: @BrendaLeeXO Instagram: @BrenLeeXO Email: BrendaLeeAnderson10@gmail.comWilling To Learn Resources: Instagram - Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez @ashddominguez Instagram - Willing To Learn @willingtolearnpodcast Email: willingtolearnpodcast@gmail.com Produced by: Jeffrey Anthony

    1 h 22 min
  3. Mapping Identity Through Black Girl Cartography: With Drs. Courtney Mauldin & Cierra Presberry

    27/10/2023 · VIDÉO

    Mapping Identity Through Black Girl Cartography: With Drs. Courtney Mauldin & Cierra Presberry

    In this episode of "Willing to Learn," host Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez speaks with Drs. Courtney Mauldin and Cierra Presberry. The focus of the conversation centers on their 2020 publication, 'The world is ours, mapping identity with Black Girl Cartography,' featured in the Journal of Education, Administration, and History. Dr. Mauldin draws upon her Memphis upbringing to highlight the transformative power of community and cultural heritage in education and Dr. Presberry highlights the anchoring role of family and community narratives in her scholarly endeavors. Together, they unpack the how vulnerability and authenticity is central to the research that led to 'The World is Ours,' offering invaluable insights into how it pushes the boundaries of conventional education discourse to center marginalized narratives. Resources: Journal Article: The world is ours: mapping identity with Black Girl Cartography Bettina Love: Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal Bettina Love: We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom Susan L Taylor: In the Spirit: The Inspirational Writings Claudia Tate: Black Women Writers at Work Toni Morrison: The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and MeditationsFollow: Twitter - Dr. Courtney Mauldin @DrCourt_Mauldin Twitter - Dr. Cierra Presberry @OGMommyJohnsom Instagram - The Breedlove Readers' @thebreedlovereaders Instagram - Dr. Cierra Presberry Instagram: @cbpressberry Instagram - Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez @ashddominguez Instagram - Willing To Learn @willingtolearnpodcastContact: willingtolearnpodcast@gmail.com Produced by: Jeffrey Anthony

    1 h 6 min
  4. Autoethnography, Black Motherwork, and Educational Marronage w/ Dr. Dawn Demps

    29/09/2023 · VIDÉO

    Autoethnography, Black Motherwork, and Educational Marronage w/ Dr. Dawn Demps

    In this emotionally resonant episode of 'Willing To Learn,' host Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez delves deep with Dr. Dawn Demps, exploring her groundbreaking Ph.D. work that employs autoethnography to scrutinize racial disparities in education. Dr. Demps shares her personal journey, revealing how her son's experiences not only spurred her academic investigations but also led her to embrace 'Homeschooling as Marronage' as a form of resistance and liberation. This act of educational marronage forms a critical backdrop to her quest to 'interrupt the school to prison pipeline,' which culminated in her first solo publication in the Journal of Negro Education. The conversation traverses the terrains of Black Feminisms and Critical Race Theory, offering an incisive look at the intimate intersections between personal narratives, systemic racial disparities, and scholarly advocacy. Books and Links: Dr. Dawn Demps Website All Our Kin: Strategies for Survival in a Black Community by Carol B Stack Any book by Pedro Noguera Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond Decolonizing Ethnography: Undocumented Immigrants and New Directions in Social Scienceby  Carolina Alonso Bejarano, Lucia López Juárez, Mirian A. Mijangos García, Daniel M. Goldstein Progressive Dystopia: Abolition, Antiblackness, and Schooling in San Francisco by Savannah Shange Race Mentoring website: https://www.infoagepub.com/products/RACE-Mentoring-Through-Social-MediaFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:  @willingtolearnpodcast  @ashleydominguezlopez Contact: willingtolearnpodcast@gmail.com Produced by: Jeffrey Anthony

    1 h 11 min
  5. Braids, Teepees, and Warrior Traditions With Dr. JD Lopez

    17/08/2023 · VIDÉO

    Braids, Teepees, and Warrior Traditions With Dr. JD Lopez

    Dr. JD Lopez is an assistant professor, a published author, a veteran, and a tribal member of the Quechan tribe of Fort Yuma, California. Not to mention, he’s also my husband! JD joins Willing To Learn to discuss all things Native American. JD explains what it’s like growing up off the Rez, dispels some myths surrounding Native American people, and gives advice on how you can support local tribes near you. Topics: Warrior Traditions and Heritage Indigenous Education Perspectives Research in Indigenous Studies Policy Implications and Advocacy Cultural Traditions and Symbols Historical Context and Understanding Indigenous Identity and Representation Literary Contributions and Publications Military Service and Veteran Experience Tribal Membership and CommunityFor more information on JD, visit: Jamesondlopez.com Read below to access some of JD’s recommended resources from the episode: Shop Native: The NTVS: www.thentvs.com B. Yellowtail: www.byellowtail.com Mean Right Hook: www.meanrighthook.comRead Native: Deloria, V. (1969). Custer died for your sins: An Indian manifesto. University of Oklahoma Press. American Indian’s Children’s Literature by Debbie Reese: www.americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com Shotton, H., Lowe, S., & Waterman, S. (2013). Beyond the asterisk: Understanding Native American college students.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:  @willingtolearnpodcast  @ashddominguez WATCH AND COMMENT ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClC8Nj4g7u1etmBGjREi-xQ Contact: willingtolearnpodcast@gmail.com

    1 h 10 min

À propos

Welcome to Willing To Learn, a podcast about the powerful and creative ways education helps change the world. Join research scholar Dr. Ashley D. Domínguez as she interviews guests on their areas of study such as teaching and learning, research design, scholar identity, knowledge mobilization, community engagement, innovative and arts-based methodologies, and beyond. Come, Willing To Learn. Instagram: @willingtolearnpodcast @ashddominguez Email me: willingtolearnpodcast@gmail.com