Cara Furman
More on Descriptive Inquiry
Using Descriptive Inquiry to Support Teachers (from Edutopia)
Teachers often face difficult situations, and the collaborative process of descriptive inquiry can help them both find solutions and manage the stress.
Getting to Know the Whole Student in Distance Learning (from Edutopia)
Elementary teachers usually know how students move, their interests and temperaments, and more. A look at how to gather those details in distance learning.
Descriptive inquiry: Teachers talking about hard subjects (From Ethical Schools Podcast)
We speak with Dr. Cecelia Traugh and Dr. Cara Furman, co-authors of “Descriptive Inquiry in Teacher Practice: Cultivating Practical Wisdom to Create Democratic Schools.” Descriptive inquiry is a structured, collaborative process in which teachers share and get practical feedback on classroom challenges. Breaking down teachers’ isolation, descriptive inquiry encourages non-confrontational conversations about racial and other biases. Teachers benefit not only from the wisdom of their colleagues but also from the safe space and supportive community.
Reimagining Through Encounters: Descriptive Inquiry and Democracy in Schools (in Dewey Studies)
How do schools promote and undermine democracy through disciplinary practices? How can Descriptive Inquiry help support teachers in acting more just.
