I am studying for a postgraduate degree in education at London Metropolitan University.
- I am currently conducting a research project and would like to invite you to volunteer. This study aims to explore the lived experiences of dyslexic adults in Black and Brown communities (B&BC). The research intention is to address the existing academic gap in knowledge. I intend to reflect on strategies and experiences of the workplace, increasing my understanding of living with multiple identities: dyslexia and being from a B&BC.
- Research question:
How do adults with dyslexia from Black and Brown Communities navigate the workplace to achieve success?
- Aim:
Explore the perceptions and lived experiences of adults with dyslexia from Black and Brown Communities (B&BC) in the workplace, focusing on strategies utilised for their success.
The study has two phases.
- Participants will be able to contribute to both phases, but for phase 2 of the study, you will be invited to opt into the visual journaling.
Phase 1: Face-to-face interviews
- Individuals will take part in a 45-minute semi-structured interview. A 5- 10-minute comfort and movement break will be suggested during the interviews.
- The interviews will be conducted at a convenient time and location or can be remote.
- Participants will be either diagnosed, un-diagnosed or self-diagnosed with dyslexia.
Phase 2: Visual journaling
A workshop will be accompanied by guidance if required.
- Participants will be invited to create a visual journal following a discussion.
- Visual journaling will be completed over two weeks, including thoughts, feelings, reflections, and experiences of your dyslexia, work experiences, participating in this research and how you have succeeded.
- Visual journals – collage or storyboard.
- It is hoped that you will discuss your employment experiences as someone from a Black and Brown background.
All participants will be informed of their right to withdraw from the research during the data collection phase without giving a reason.
However, once the data has been analysed, it cannot be removed from the analysis but will be removed from the database and will not be used for further analysis.
Pseudonyms will be used for each volunteer to protect your identity.
You can contact me at Denise Murdoch: DEM0559@my.londonmet.ac.uk
Please keep the invitation as a reference.
If you have any questions or concerns about the study, don't hesitate to get in touch with the supervisors at London Met:
Dr Mabel Encinas, by email: m.encinas@londonmet.ac.uk
Dr Damilola Makanju by email: d.makanju@londonmet.ac.uk
Yours sincerely,
Denise Murdoch
PhD student
London Metropolitan University
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