'A Completely Different World': A Counterstory of Transfronterizx Experiences

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  • Author(s): Crystal Lynn Gerrard (ORCID Crystal Lynn Gerrard (ORCID 0000-0002-1597-310X); Rey
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of Research in Music Education. 2024 72(2):182-202.
  • Publication Date:
    2024
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://sagepub.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      21
    • Education Level:
      Elementary Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Foreign Countries; Migrant Children; Migrant Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Music Education; Music Teachers; Mexicans; Student Experience; Music; Social Bias; Negative Attitudes; Barriers
    • Subject Terms:
      Texas; Mexico
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/00224294231187860
    • ISSN:
      0022-4294
      1945-0095
    • Abstract:
      This article provides a counterstory to damaging, dominant narratives concerning migrant experiences and border crossings. Through counter-storytelling, I share Rey's lived experiences as a transfronterizx (transborder) student who crossed the United States--Mexico border daily to attend school and eventually, participate in school music. The overarching question guiding the study was: What are a transfronterizx student's experiences navigating school and school music in the United States? Based on the findings, Rey encountered literal and metaphorical barriers as he pursued an education in the United States. In particular, navigating language, deficit-based teaching practices, surveillance, and policing were key in his narrative. Currently as a music educator, Rey draws from his personal transfronterizx background to inform his music teaching practices in a predominantly Latine school community. Considerations for working with migrant students and families are discussed in light of ongoing sociopolitical issues, including the need for more culturally and linguistically responsive practices.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2024
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1427420