Bio
Dr. Alexandra Arraiz Matute is an Associate Professor in the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies at Carleton University. She completed her doctorate in Curriculum Studies & Teacher Development at the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE) in the University of Toronto. She has an MA in Curriculum Studies from the same institution and a BSc in Psychology.
She is a passionate community educator and organizer. Her research and pedagogical interests lie at the intersections of identity, culture, race, and migration. Past research focused on the importance of relationships in teaching and learning as a site of healing and resistance for marginalized communities in the mainstream education system. Her approach to teaching is grounded in anti-oppression, equity and feminist theories; she believes in honoring diverse knowledges while pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone to learn from each other.
Research Interests
race, migration, identity, education, development
Publications
1. Arráiz Matute, A. & Tabi, E. (2024) Safe Spaces and Critical Places: Youth Programming and Community Support. LEARNing Landscapes Journal.17(1). 57-62.
2. Arráiz Matute, A. (2022) Growing Through the Cracks: Community-engaged education and countering school disengagement. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship.15(1). DOI: 10.54656/jces.v15i1.475
3. Arráiz Matute, A. (2022) Testimonios of Community: Empowering Latinx and Portuguese Youth in a Toronto-based Academic Program. Race Ethnicity and Education. DOI:10.1080/13613324.2022.2069743
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