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In part 2 of this “Back to School” series we explore how photovoice can be a powerful tool to use in the classroom with older students as well. Since photovoice is a highly adaptable method, teachers can feel free to pull pieces of it into their teaching, or it could be used in combination with other classroom assignments.
After all the summer fun, it’s time for students (big and little) to head back to school and for everyone to return to a regular routine. With new classrooms and classmates, back-to-school “season” can be a time for students to look closely at the world around them and set intentions for the year. This presents an ideal opportunity to bring some of the best photovoice elements into many different subjects or a viable option for classroom assignments.
This photovoice study invited twelve Latin American migrants aged 54+ living in Adelaide — South Australia’s fifth largest city — to share their stories. Using photographs and narratives, they explored how they see and feel about connection and loneliness, bringing awareness to the meaning of culture and belonging in their everyday lives.
Nagham received a grant from Ettijahat – Independent Culture to lead her first independent photovoice project, focusing on the cultural identity of young Bedouin women in Lebanon. This project has been deeply personal, shaped by her close collaboration with six young women who shared powerful stories about belonging, gender roles, identity and everyday resilience.
A random "found object" causes Dr. Lorenz to reflect on the power of photovoice to develop shared understandings and promote Democracy. “...I was cleaning out my beads as I prepared to move to Virginia. A small stamp had been hanging around, hidden among the random beads that somehow linger on my art table after I finish a necklace.”
A researcher studying water insecurity in rural Malawi talks about using photovoice to overcome cultural and language barriers, thus doing justice to the co-researcher perspective when reporting data.
In April, Photovoice Worldwide educators traveled to Dubai, UAE, to conduct a two-day, intensive, photovoice training. While there, they experienced historic rains and flooding.
The ethics of photovoice research are nested within universally recognized ethical principles that guide all research.
Using cameras and captions, parents across the Middle East are being encouraged to explore gender bias and stereotyped roles among mothers and fathers within the family unit. One photovoice participant shared her experience with us.
At the outset, facilitating your first photovoice project may seem overwhelming, but it need not be. A little forethought and planning will go a long way toward getting you started. Here are five things you will definitely want to think about before undertaking your project.