Examining Doctoral Students' Experiences in Academia

A Narrative Inquiry
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-15945-8
Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan

Buch, Englisch, 195 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm

This book offers valuable insights for those interested in understanding the diverse experiences of PhD students through narrative inquiry. This book presents the personal struggles of these students and how they impact their learning, teaching, artistic practices, and creative research experiences. By embracing these diverse narratives, the book argues for the importance of promoting inclusivity and equity in academia, ultimately leading to better educational practices and a supportive community for all students. This book can contribute to the ongoing conversation about equity in education and can also serve as a guide for educators, administrators, and students.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lee, Somi

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Kunst Kunst, allgemein
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Universitäten, Hochschulen
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Allgemeine Didaktik
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Bildungssystem

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Introduction: Doctoral Education in Context.- Chapter 2. Methodology: Framing the Inquiry.- Chapter 3. Together: A Duo-Autoethnographic Narrative of a Young Family’s Experience Navigating a Ph.D.- Chapter 4. Stirring the Pot: Navigating Academia, Motherhood, and Identity as Asian Graduate Student Mothers in the United States.- Chapter 5. From Me to You: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Art and Identity.- Chapter 6. Bamboo in the Wind: Two Stories of Navigating International Student Life.- Chapter 7. Notes from the World of In-Betweens.- Chapter 8. Not Safe in a Safe Space.- Chapter 9. Flower & The Boundaries.- Chapter 10. Inside and Apart: Organizing Toward Connection in Graduate Disciplines.- Chapter 11. Writing When You Cannot Write: An Email Record.- Chapter 12. Holding Space, Naming Strain: Reflections on Doctoral Narratives of Vulnerability and Resistance.- Chapter 13. Our Power Is Their Power: A Call to Action for Higher Ed Faculty.- Chapter 14. Conclusion: Imagining responsive, equitable, and humane academic cultures.

Über Autor(innen)

Somi Lee is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Art Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA. Her research focuses on public pedagogy, social justice in education, and the lived experiences of marginalized communities. With a deep interest in transforming public spaces into organic sites for learning and cultural exchange, Lee explores how art and narrative can foster inclusivity and community engagement. Her interdisciplinary approach and dedication to social justice and public art make her work both impactful and relevant to contemporary educational discussions.