Can researchers study themselves? Is autoethnography ethical? What will our IRB say? These are some of the questions we grappled with as we embarked on a collaborative autoethnography (https://doi.org/10.33137/cjal-rcbu.v9.40956) to deepen our understanding of our teaching identities and practices.
This presentation will unpack the process of collaborative autoethnography, providing attendees with a holistic view of our approach in a way that demystifies some of the more opaque aspects of this qualitative methodology. In turn, attendees will come away with the practical steps for conducting this type of research, as well as an understanding of its benefits, possibilities, and ethical considerations.
Participants will:
- Define collaborative autoethnography and describe its purpose and significance as a qualitative research method
- Identify the steps and techniques for conducting collaborative ethnographic research, including logistical and ethical considerations
- Recognize the value of autoethnographic research as a method for deepening their understanding of their own teaching practice
