Good morning!
My name is Jennifer Judd, and I am a PhD Candidate in Rhetoric at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. For my doctoral dissertation, I’m conducting research on writing instructors’ perspectives on embodied and contemplative writing pedagogies in college-level writing courses. The purpose of this study is to gain insight into what college writing instructors view as the role of embodied and contemplative writing pedagogy and practices in their classrooms and contribute to a growing body of knowledge on the relationship of these practices to college writing instruction and education.
I am seeking interview participants who currently teach or have taught postsecondary writing courses within the last 5-10 years and have used embodied writing and/or contemplative practices in some form in their writing classrooms. College writing instructors from diverse backgrounds, college settings, and course levels (e.g., first-year composition, advanced writing, graduate writing) are welcomed and encouraged to participate.
Participation in this study consists of a one-on-one, semi-structured interview with me (the principal investigator) that will take approximately 45-60 minutes of your time. During the interview, you will be asked questions about your experience teaching writing and using embodied pedagogies and practices in the classroom. Interviews will be conducted virtually (via Zoom). Additional time (approximately 10-15 minutes) might involve brief responses to emails (i.e., to sign a consent form, for follow-up questions, etc.). The total estimated time spent in this study is 60-75 minutes.
There is a potential risk of loss of confidentiality in all email, downloading, electronic meetings, and internet transactions. Participation is voluntary, and participants may decline participation or withdraw at any time without penalty. If you are interested in being interviewed, please take a moment to fill out a short study screening and interest form.
If you have any questions or would like additional information about this study, please feel free to contact me (Jennifer Judd) at jjudd1. Thank you for your time!
Very best,
Jennifer Judd
Jennifer Judd | Texas Woman’s University
Ph.D. Candidate, Rhetoric
English BA Advisor
Research Assistant, First-Year Experience
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