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Original Articles

Discovering the Role(s) of a Drama Researcher

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Pages 73-87 | Published online: 07 May 2012
 

Abstract

This article explores a researcher's experience in a drama-based project that focused on community building and conflict resolution strategies within an elementary school setting. The researcher questions the nature, place, role and expectations of a researcher/observer. In re-examining and reflecting on her field notes she realizes how her situation as a researcher holds parallels to the role of a bystander in bullying situations. Through literature on bullying, drama education, Shakespeare, as well as autobiographical reflections, the article shares a context that sheds light on the complexity of being a researcher.

Acknowledgments

The authors wish to acknowledge the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for funding this research.

Notes

1The adapted version of A Midsummer Night's Dream used at Cedar Grove is from Richard CitationCarter (2008).

2At the beginning of most sessions, Sarah did check-ins with students. This time allowed them to share how they were feeling and what they were thinking or to raise any questions or concerns.

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