“My [embodied] dialogic research is conceptually placed in a Western paradigm, but its underpinnings are strongly influenced by Eastern thoughts, values, and ethics found in Buddhist philosophies and beliefs” (Spain, 2024, p. 65). The dialogic path that I have taken in my doctoral pursuits expanded organically to multi-modal research and interdisciplinary practices, including visual arts and movements, as well as literature (monologues & poetry) and movements.
Dialogic Research
Scholarly Writings:
- Spain, D., Aldouby-Efraim, A. and Lawrence, R. L. (2024). Creative discomfort: Brave spaces for transformative learning. Proceedings of the 15th Annual International Transformative Learning Conference. Siena, Italy.
- Spain, D. (2024) Dialogue, community & embodiment. In G. Koulaouzides & D. Soeiro (Eds.), Reimagining transformative and emancipatory adult education for a world to come (pp. 323-332). Proceedings of the 1st Conference of the ESREA Transformative and Emancipatory Adult Education Network. Fylatos Publishing.
- Spain, D. (2024). Embodied dialogic spaces as research methodology for students' postgraduate reflections on their dance learning (31235049) [Doctoral dissertation, Teachers College/Columbia University].
- Spain, D., Aldouby-Efraim, A. and Lawrence, R. L. (2022). The creative listening workshop (CLW): Exploring the potential for transformative learning. Proceedings of the 14th Annual International Transformative Learning Conference. East Lansing, Michigan.
- Spain, D, (2021). Hildegard von Bingen, a case study, doctoral studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York.
- Spain, D. (2020) Dance of Hope, phenomenological research, doctoral studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York.
