The Liminal Space of Self-Study in Narrative Inquiry
Abstract
Abstract Exploring the scope and use of self-study as a methodology provides intimate scholars a defined space to research their practice. The self-study method has continued to gain recognition and favor as researchers clarify its boundaries, use of rigor, and usefulness in transforming teaching as a profession. This chapter outlines the history of self-study, and focuses on two of its most prominent proponents: Bob Bullough and Stefinee Pinnegar. Through a review of their self-study research and its links to the call to teach, new possibilities for researchers to engage in self-study emerge.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences
Film in Education and Therapy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Narrative Inquiries Into Being and Becoming Educators
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Pages
- 1–14
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter