Research

My research focuses on conceptual and methodological issues at the intersection between education, peace-building, and social activism.  I am interested in how we can better understand the impact of grassroots peace-building programs, particularly educational and dialogue-focused programs.  As part of this interest I conduct research on how educational programs are linked to participation in social movements and other forms of social activism.  I also explore methodological and epistemological questions about measuring impact.  Much of my early research in this area was based  in Israel, focusing on the conflict between Jews and Palestinians (within Israel) and between Israel and Palestine.  More recently my focus has been on educational and restorative justice programs in the United States. I have worked on similar issues in South Africa. 

I am also interested in, and am involved with, projects that focus on the broader questions related to research methodology in the social sciences, particularly those addressing ways of creating more equitable relationships within research inquiry and democratizing the knowledge production process.