The Inquiry Oasis: A UArizona College of Education Podcast
Welcome to "The Inquiry Oasis", a bi-monthly podcast presented by the University of Arizona College of Education. Join us as we shine a spotlight on our faculty members, offering them a platform to discuss their impactful research in areas such as educational psychology, teacher education, and school leadership, among others.
From their personal journeys and motivations to the transformative effects their work has on lives both locally and globally, we offer a window into the multifaceted world of education research. Recorded in our Digital Innovation and Learning Lab, each episode explores the dynamic blend of cultures and ideas inspiring our faculty's research.
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month for insightful conversations that unpack the power and potential of education. Whether you're an educator, a student, or a lifelong learner, "The Inquiry Oasis" is your go-to source for gaining a deeper understanding of the passion, drive, and innovation at the heart of education.
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The Inquiry Oasis: A UArizona College of Education Podcast
Inquiry Oasis Season 2: Renae Mayes
Join Dean Berry and Dr. Renae Mayes as they explore Dr. Mayes's work as a researcher and counselor. This episode of Inquiry Oasis explores themes of Black joy, community, and educational spaces through a compelling conversation between Dean Robert Berry and Dr. Renae Mayes, a professor and school counselor educator at the University of Arizona's College of Education. Dr. Mayes discusses her research focused on Black youth and families, emphasizing a strengths-based approach that celebrates the richness and resilience of Black identity.
Key topics include the concept of Black joy as a source of peace, community, and freedom to fully embrace one's humanity, as well as the notion of "home place," inspired by bell hooks, as a protected space where joy and resistance coexist. The discussion extends to how educators can create environments that foster these spaces, allowing students to feel safe, valued, and able to thrive.
This thought-provoking episode underscores the importance of intentionality in education, highlighting the transformative impact of embracing joy, diversity, and inclusivity in schools and communities.
For more information on Dr. Renae Mayes's research, click here. To read bell hooks's work Homeplace (A Site of Resistance), click here.