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This collection is an inspiring compilation of personal narratives that delve into the remarkable journeys of first-generation doctoral graduates in education. It unveils their struggles, triumphs, and transformations as they navigate academia, driven by passion and a commitment to breaking barriers. Their stories depict resilience, resistance, and the pursuit of excellence as they confront the challenges of being the first in their families to embark on the rigorous, intellectually demanding path of obtaining a doctoral degree. From diverse backgrounds, cultures, and disciplines, some of these first-gen docs now serve as advisers to the next generation of doctoral students. Readers will be captivated by narratives of sacrifice, courage, and academic identity formation, shedding light on the transformative impact on families and communities. First-Gen Docs: Personal, Political, and Intellectual Perspectives from the First-Generation Doctoral Experience underscores the role of mentors, allies, and inclusivity, inspiring future generations in academia and beyond. Contributors are: Nur Diyanah Anwar, Miguel Baique, Nina Bascia, Kathy Bickmore, Jinny Menon, Elizabeth Montaño, Newton Asakhulu Mukolwe, R. Nanre Nafziger, Yecid Ortega, Crystena A. H. Parker-Shandal, Rosaisela Rodriguez, Janel Janiczek Smith and Zora Wolfe.

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Author:   Crystena A. H. Parker-Shandal
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Brill
Volume:   3
Weight:   0.452kg
ISBN:  

9789004690462

ISBN 10:   9004690468
Pages:   170
Publication Date:   06 February 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Series Editor’s Foreword: The Doctoral Journey in Education  Brent Bradford Acknowledgments About the Cover  Lorrie Gallant List of Figures Contributors’ Quotes Notes on Contributors 1 Navigating the Scholarly Path as a First-Generation Doctoral Student: Personal, Political, and Intellectual Perspectives  Crystena A. H. Parker-Shandal PART 1: Building Resilience and Grit for Academic Growth: Voices of First-Generation Doctoral Graduates 2 The Crooked Path: Storied Moments in My Doctoral Journey  Jinny Menon 3 The End of the Climbing Lane: Completing a PhD in Education in Kenya  Newton Asakhulu Mukolwe 4 Identities, Experiences, and the Looking-Glass: Reflections on Navigating the Doctoral Journey  Nur Diyanah Anwar 5 Sparking the Flame Within: From the Slums to the Academic World  Yecid Ortega 6 “Coming Home”: A Juxtaposition of Returning “Home” as a First- Generation Doctoral Student &esmp;Miguel Baique 7 Looking Backward to Move Forward: One First-Generation Doctoral Student’s Journey &esmp;Janel Janiczek Smith 8 The Journey Within: Inner Resonances of Doctoral Soundings &esmp;R. Nanre Nafziger PART 2: Culminating Success and Beyond: Adviser Perspectives 9 (Almost) Every Doctoral Student Is a First-Generation Doctoral Student &esmp;Nina Bascia 10 First-Generation Chicanas with Doctorates Advocating for the Next Generation of Educational Leaders &esmp;Elizabeth Montaño and Rosaisela Rodriguez 11 Program Supports for First-Generation Education Doctoral Students: A Faculty Perspective &esmp;Zora Wolfe Final Thoughts Afterword &esmp;Kathy Bickmore

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Crystena A. H. Parker-Shandal, PhD (2012), University of Toronto, is Associate Professor of Social Development Studies at Renison University College, University of Waterloo. She is the author of Restorative Justice in the Classroom: Liberating Students' Voices through Relational Pedagogy (2022), Peacebuilding, Citizenship, and Identity: Empowering Conflict and Dialogue in Multicultural Classrooms (2016), and co-editor of Finding Refuge in Canada: Narratives of Dislocation (2021).

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