My Sister, Our Stories: Exploring the Lived Experience of School Leavers through Narrative and Poetics
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| Title: | My Sister, Our Stories: Exploring the Lived Experience of School Leavers through Narrative and Poetics |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Davis, C. Amelia, Pepperell, Jennifer L. |
| Source: | Qualitative Report. 2012 17. |
| Availability: | Nova Southeastern University. 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317. Tel: 954-262-5389; Fax: 954-262-3970; Web site: http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 25 |
| Publication Date: | 2012 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Adult Basic Education Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Sibling Relationship, Social Class, Educational Experience, Adults, Females, Siblings, Dropouts, Personal Narratives, Poetry, Racial Factors, Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency Programs |
| ISSN: | 1052-0147 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to explore the educational experiences of two adult female siblings who are both school leavers. Through the use of thematic narrative analysis, sibling narratives and poetic re-presentations, their stories were developed. These stories represent the participants' experiences of prior schooling and their current commitments to education. While each story conveyed a profound similarity in terms of prior schooling, contrasting narratives were illustrated through description of transitional moments and sibling relationship. The analysis also explored the intersections of race, gender, and social class within educative moments of the life experiences of the participants. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 57 |
| Entry Date: | 2012 |
| Accession Number: | EJ981456 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to explore the educational experiences of two adult female siblings who are both school leavers. Through the use of thematic narrative analysis, sibling narratives and poetic re-presentations, their stories were developed. These stories represent the participants' experiences of prior schooling and their current commitments to education. While each story conveyed a profound similarity in terms of prior schooling, contrasting narratives were illustrated through description of transitional moments and sibling relationship. The analysis also explored the intersections of race, gender, and social class within educative moments of the life experiences of the participants. |
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| ISSN: | 1052-0147 |
