Using Narrative Inquiry to Explore Critical Reflection and Self-Awareness in Equity Leadership Development

Authors

Laura Hallberg, University of the PacificFollow
Louise J. Santiago, Touro University

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Educational Leadership and Administration: Teaching and Program Development

Volume

33

First Page

18

Last Page

39

Publication Date

10-21-2021

Abstract

Critical reflection and self-awareness are two of the most crucial components in developing equity-centered leaders (Dugan and Humbles, 2018; Madsen, 2020; Patti, Madrazo, Senge, and Stern, 2015). Leading for equity requires the leader to face both personal bias and professional challenges (Boske, 2014). Many leaders are willing to engage in the work of leading for equity but lack clarity about where to start and how to proceed, often seeking out external tools. Using narrative inquiry, this study collected leaders’ stories to understand the participants’ perspective of self, the understanding of their own journey, and the connections to their leadership work.

Recommended Citation

Hallberg, L., & Santiago, L. J. (2021). Using Narrative Inquiry to Explore Critical Reflection and Self-Awareness in Equity Leadership Development. Educational Leadership and Administration: Teaching and Program Development, 33, 18–39.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/ed-facarticles/123