Descriptive Inquiry in Teacher Practice

Cara E. Furman and Cecelia E. Traugh

Publication Date: January 8, 2021

Pages: 216


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.

Listen to the full conversation at Ethical Schools