Critical Friendship as a Self-Study Research Tool

Elizabeth Petroelje Stolle, PhD, is an award-winning Professor of Literacy Studies at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI, USA, where she also serves as program director. Known for her innovative approaches to teacher education, Elizabeth specializes in self-study research methods, disciplinary literacies, and teacher identity. Her passion for supporting and developing educators while pushing the boundaries of literacy pedagogy makes her a leader in the field.Charlotte Frambaugh-Kritzer, PhD, is an accomplished Professor of Secondary Reading/Literacy at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, USA, where her dedication to excellence in teacher education has earned her prestigious awards and grants. She credits self-study methods and critical friendship for helping her bridge theory and practice as she provides a dynamic space for teacher candidates to learn and teach literacy to multilingual language learners in the literacy clinics she coordinates.

• Chapter 1. Navigating Perspectives: Positioning Critical Friendship as a Research Tool.- Chapter 2. Exploring Intertwined Bonds: Defining and Describing Critical Friendship with Meaningful Connections.- Chapter 3. Choosing Wisely: Selecting and Procuring a Critical Friend for Collaborative Growth.- Chapter 4. Engaging Thoughtfully: Working in Meaningful Relationship with a Critical Friend.- Chapter 5. Critically Assessing: Evaluating the Impact of a Critical Friend.- Chapter 6. Seeking Diverse Allies: Uncovering Alternate Forms of Critical Friendship.- Chapter 7. Critical Friend Conclusions.