Ethnography and Field Based Research in Education

This book explores the interlinkages between education and ethnography within the Indian context. It looks at the key role ethnography can play in understanding the fundamental issues within the discipline of education.

Harpreet Kaur Jass is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India with an academic background in human development and family studies, and education. Her research interests span ethnographic studies, child development, gender studies and educational psychology. She is also a trained Kathak dancer. She has authored, Self-Development and Education, which explores the intersections of personal growth and educational processes. Her other published works focus on art, education and innovative practices.

Acknowledgements viii List of Acronyms x Introduction 1 1 Education, Field Work and Ethnography 11 2 Development and Execution of Ethnography 51 3 Ethnographic Spaces and Educational Ideas 85 4 Analysing, Writing and Presenting Data 113 5 Reflexivity: Tool or Method? 130 Conclusion 142 References 148 Index 155