After reading the article on Photovoice I have learned that it is a technique used to capture images in a way that can tell a story and make someone's voice be heard. The images that are portrayed can also influence a person's point of view. Photovoice can create conversations among people about the subject matter within the images. Through this article the participants came together to discuss themes to enhance women's health.This enabled the women to talk about the many health concerns they encounter to ultimately improve their health. Photovoice relates to work in a middle school by allowing students to create images that exhibit their abilities in and out of the classroom.They can develop personal identities as well as their own social experiences.Then they can comment on these experiences through their own perception. Teachers can then pinpoint the messages the students are sending and look at their teaching as they are given a greater understanding of their students' viewpoints. The images can provide teachers with how students perceive themselves as learners and what they are thinking about their experiences. This can be helpful for teachers to think about their own teaching practice and for planning instruction. Teachers and students can also come together to take each other's view into consideration and respond through collaboration.
I don't think I can add much to what Kelsie says about Photovoice. It can be a powerful tool for a group with a common interest to tell their story. I think the key, in my mind, is the intentional plan to effect change through this program. I think that this program has the potential to change not only the intended audience but also the participants. The purposeful collection of images combined with the close collaboration and discussion/reflection of the participants about those images and their purpose can have a powerful effect on the participants. I do wonder about the author's suggestion that Photovoice participants create advisory boards that are sympathetic to their cause.
In the context of a middle school, Photovoice has many potential applications. The theme of identity is a strong undercurrent in this program and the search for identity is a force of nature for this age group. Photovoice is a program that can give students the tools to explore their own identities individually and collectively. Using images to frame a story to effect change is also something students can easily connect with, especially in an age when a camera is in the pocket of every student with a phone. Every year our school spends the last month of the school year enmeshed in social action projects. Collecting images that tell the story of their cause is an integral part of this work. Finally, stories often require that we inform the reader of the setting or roots of our tale, especially if the teller is exploring the theme of identity. Using the Photovoice methodology as a framework to explore the roots of our story as well as the purpose of our tale can be powerful.
The Photovoice article, describes the art of taking images for a specific purpose, adding depth and background to the image. This article did a great job describing the ways to use Photovoice effectively, creating a group with members of common interest and how to capture images that will show their voice. It is a great way to show why they feel strongly about something because it reaches people more by seeing actual images. Creating a presentation and adding images and stories, gives the audience something to see and connect to.
This concept would be a great addition to any middle school. Technology is such a big part of everyday life, having students capture images that show meaning and support research is a great learning tool. It will inspire students to learn in a different way than they are used to, also choosing a topic they feel strongly about and capturing images to support it will give students the freedom of expression. By teaching middle school students that a picture really is worth a thousand words, I think it would benefit them and really make them think about how people see things differently and have their own opinions which is perfectly normal. It would also benefit students by collaborating as a group and choosing the topic, pictures and final presentation.
Photovoice is a way for a group to portray an issue and potentially influence people for future change. Photos are taken, defined in order to give additional meaning to the pictures, and finally shared with the policymakers in the hope to exert change. As the article stated, images teach. Schools could use photos as a way to show a day-in-the-life of a student in order to promote the successes of the school. Photos could be used to initiate change in schools. The pictures could convince school committees and communities to commit money to improve the school whether it be in terms of buildings, programs, technology, or countless other things. Photos could be used by the student council to convince the administration to make the desired changes in school policy. Photos could be used in persuasive speeches by students for various projects. Photovoice has many potential uses in schools and in education.
Photovoice is a process in which groups of people use photographs they have taken to create dialogue around issues they may be facing and tell their story to those that have the power to change policy. Using images to tell a story allows those involved to represent the reality of their lives and community. Photovoice could be used in a middle school to shift the perceptions that students and the community have about their school. It could also be used to document the work, projects, and activities in which students participate. It would give students a creative outlet around which conversation and self-reflection can occur.
The concept of Photovoice is to represent individual voices, ideas, issues, etc. that society is faced with in everyday life. Photovoice allows these incidents to be portrayed in a different manner than what we are used to. Rather than just pencil, paper, or spoken words, this process enables the use of reflection and influence through the art of visual means. Photography can impact others in a more adept way than any other strategy due to the emotional hook that most people receive after actually seeing something rather than hearing or reading about it. The use of images is not only beneficial to society today but also to the future of our society: young adolescents. In middle school, students are just beginning to develop a sense of belonging and personal identity. Through the process of photovoice, students can be given to the chance to express themselves as individuals as well as learners. Viewing the students' images can be helpful to teachers when it comes to grouping students based on interests and skills. It can also be a helpful tool to assist in differentiating lesson plans. Students can learn through photography as well. Photovoice would be a good resource to use when tiering lessons to promote use of multiple resources.
Photovoice uses the power of images to communicate. The images don't just tell a narrative story; they are created and posted in order to bring about a change. First, a photo is taken to illuminate an issue, a problem, to make a statement. Second, a dialogue or discussion is generated around the theme of the photo, bringing attention to the issue. Finally, the issue is brought to the attention of those in power, the decision-makers, who could possibly generate a positive change as a result. Photovoice operates successfully by connecting with people visually - which for many is their primary learning modality. It can be most effective when users have a clear focus or theme in mind, and some training in the best use of the camera and how to capture an image that is more than a pretty candid. Group discussion about which photographs to present can help a group clarify and solidify their position.
This can be an extremely valuable tool to use with middle school students, given their obsession with taking selfies! Knowing how much they love their electronic devices and seeing themselves in pictures or videos, this seems a very natural strategy/technique to use. Students will need much coaching in how to implement PV ethically and responsibly, but this will provide a natural platform for a topic they need guidance in anyway. It will also promote face-to-face discussion about issues that affect them, directly. Kelly had some great ideas about how to use Photovoice within the school community, and students could find ways to use this in almost any area. The teacher's role would be critical in establishing boundaries and guiding them through each phase.
Photovoice is a process used to take images and connect them to important issues. This process offers an open forum in which people can discuss the issues and work together to change them. This process is broken up into 3 main goals: to engage people, to promote critical dialogue and knowledge about particular topics/issues and to reach policymakers in the hopes of getting the issues resolved or changed. Photovoice is successful because it uses photographs to draw people together and allows them the freedom to discuss issues. Many people learn visually, they have to see something before they can understand it and process it. This is one of the major reasons photovoice is so powerful. Photographs can capture so many things... memories, children, elderly, illness, animals... what a great way to engage people and give them the opportunity to discuss, learn, influence and change issues across our country. This tool can be extremely valuable and effective with middle school students. I do not know how many times a day I see students walking through the building nearly hitting walls because their faces are buried in their phone, looking at the latest "snapchat" photo or whatever social media site they use. Students at this age love photos and I think this process would be extremely engaging for students. I think offering a video or photo as a discussion tool would generate ideas and allow for great class discussion. I think the students would need some instruction in how to use the devices and properly present material but after successful training and practice I think this process could lead to discussion, knowledge and change of some very important, pertinent issues in the lives of our middle school students. Overall, I found this article to be very informative and a great introduction to a new strategy that can benefit the likes of not only teachers and students but to the general population.
Photovoice is a PAR (participatory action research) initiative that focuses on enabling and empowering those without a voice (primarily woman). It targets “policymakers and other influential people” by using photos that bring forth discussions and emotions that pure data cannot. Participants brainstorm a theme or themes they want to share with the community. The idea is to highlight the “individual and collective strengths and gifts” of the participants in a way that brings discussion of the relevant issues. The initial link between Photovoice and the middle school student which I found is how there is a need for the middle school student’s voices to be safely shared and heard. Middle school is an emotional and developmental time that can be difficult for many. A project like Photovoice could be used to strengthen the schools community and empower students. One a side note: A modified version of Photovoice could potentially be used for various assignments or activities. P.S. Be sure to sign in before writing a thoughtful post (or type it in Word first) because it’s not fun watching it vanish.
What have you learned about Photovoice from reading the Wang article? How do you think this research method relates to your work in a middle school?
Photovoice, a participatory action research strategy, as used by Wang in her research study enabled people (the research participants, women) to identify, represent, and enhance their community through the photographic lens. Its goal was to enable women to record and reflect their community’s strengths and concerns, to promote critical dialogue and knowledge about personal and community issues through discussion (small / large group) of their photographs, and to reach policymakers. The article reminded me of the influential photograph of the Migrant Mother by Dorothea Lange from her work for the Farm Security Administration documenting the migrant worker experience in 1936. Images are powerful and shape our thinking and view. In terms of policy change and the impact of photographs on change, this was evident in the south during the Civil Rights Movement (desegregation, Children’s March, Freedom Riders, etc.) when reporters captured the events for the world to see. The study opened up conversations regarding women’s health using photographs to tell a story and promote social change.
As a research method, I am familiar with a similar type of approach when working with ASD students and for behavior change in general. Video modeling and facial expression photographs are some of the techniques used to teach social skills and appropriate behaviors. Photographs and video are able to tell a story by conveying literary elements: e motion, mood, narrative, ideas, and messages. They are a basic form of communication without the need for words. As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Pictures make a lasting impression on us as a result of how our brains process information. The human brain processes visuals 60,000 times faster than text. Seventy percent of our sensory receptors are found in our eyes. Additionally, 90% of the information transmitted to the brain is visual. Half of our brain is actively engaged in visual processing. Considering these statistics, I actively include pictures and even photographs within my teaching. With increasing technology within the schools, pictures and videos are at our students’ fingertips.
Photovoice enables people to illustrate ideas and messages through pictures. This research strategy aided in giving women a voice to their work environment in China. The results of this research would affect policy makers, give visuals to a dilemma that is unknown, and have the visuals teach how people view themselves as well as how people perceive a visual. In other words, the written word is one aspect of influencing people. Rhetoric is a very useful tool when one wants to convey a point but to grasp a concept, a speech, a dilemma in single photograph becomes more powerful than any written word. Many people were told during WWII of the atrocities of the war but it seems that only when it was being documented and the visuals of the war became known, people began to respond. This strategy can be implemented in middle school in various ways. The social studies teacher can show photos of WWII and have students inquire to each photo. The social studies teacher can also give guided questions to each photo in hopes of provoking a discussion. The English teacher can use photos of oppression as a anticipatory activity to the "Hunger Games", enabling the students to connect text with photos and the themes it represents. Also, this strategy could be implemented as a "getting to know you " activity, students could have pictures of themselves around the room and have their classmates write on a piece of paper their impressions of the photos and share with the class. The research.method of Photovoice has given oppressed people a voice through pictures but has given teachers a way to enhance thier lessons
After reading the article on Photovoice I have learned that it is a technique used to capture images in a way that can tell a story and make someone's voice be heard. The images that are portrayed can also influence a person's point of view. Photovoice can create conversations among people about the subject matter within the images. Through this article the participants came together to discuss themes to enhance women's health.This enabled the women to talk about the many health concerns they encounter to ultimately improve their health.
ReplyDeletePhotovoice relates to work in a middle school by allowing students to create images that exhibit their abilities in and out of the classroom.They can develop personal identities as well as their own social experiences.Then they can comment on these experiences through their own perception. Teachers can then pinpoint the messages the students are sending and look at their teaching as they are given a greater understanding of their students' viewpoints. The images can provide teachers with how students perceive themselves as learners and what they are thinking about their experiences. This can be helpful for teachers to think about their own teaching practice and for planning instruction. Teachers and students can also come together to take each other's view into consideration and respond through collaboration.
Kelsie
I don't think I can add much to what Kelsie says about Photovoice. It can be a powerful tool for a group with a common interest to tell their story. I think the key, in my mind, is the intentional plan to effect change through this program. I think that this program has the potential to change not only the intended audience but also the participants. The purposeful collection of images combined with the close collaboration and discussion/reflection of the participants about those images and their purpose can have a powerful effect on the participants. I do wonder about the author's suggestion that Photovoice participants create advisory boards that are sympathetic to their cause.
DeleteIn the context of a middle school, Photovoice has many potential applications. The theme of identity is a strong undercurrent in this program and the search for identity is a force of nature for this age group. Photovoice is a program that can give students the tools to explore their own identities individually and collectively. Using images to frame a story to effect change is also something students can easily connect with, especially in an age when a camera is in the pocket of every student with a phone. Every year our school spends the last month of the school year enmeshed in social action projects. Collecting images that tell the story of their cause is an integral part of this work. Finally, stories often require that we inform the reader of the setting or roots of our tale, especially if the teller is exploring the theme of identity. Using the Photovoice methodology as a framework to explore the roots of our story as well as the purpose of our tale can be powerful.
The Photovoice article, describes the art of taking images for a specific purpose, adding depth and background to the image. This article did a great job describing the ways to use Photovoice effectively, creating a group with members of common interest and how to capture images that will show their voice. It is a great way to show why they feel strongly about something because it reaches people more by seeing actual images. Creating a presentation and adding images and stories, gives the audience something to see and connect to.
ReplyDeleteThis concept would be a great addition to any middle school. Technology is such a big part of everyday life, having students capture images that show meaning and support research is a great learning tool. It will inspire students to learn in a different way than they are used to, also choosing a topic they feel strongly about and capturing images to support it will give students the freedom of expression. By teaching middle school students that a picture really is worth a thousand words, I think it would benefit them and really make them think about how people see things differently and have their own opinions which is perfectly normal. It would also benefit students by collaborating as a group and choosing the topic, pictures and final presentation.
Photovoice is a way for a group to portray an issue and potentially influence people for future change. Photos are taken, defined in order to give additional meaning to the pictures, and finally shared with the policymakers in the hope to exert change. As the article stated, images teach. Schools could use photos as a way to show a day-in-the-life of a student in order to promote the successes of the school. Photos could be used to initiate change in schools. The pictures could convince school committees and communities to commit money to improve the school whether it be in terms of buildings, programs, technology, or countless other things. Photos could be used by the student council to convince the administration to make the desired changes in school policy. Photos could be used in persuasive speeches by students for various projects. Photovoice has many potential uses in schools and in education.
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Photovoice is a process in which groups of people use photographs they have taken to create dialogue around issues they may be facing and tell their story to those that have the power to change policy. Using images to tell a story allows those involved to represent the reality of their lives and community. Photovoice could be used in a middle school to shift the perceptions that students and the community have about their school. It could also be used to document the work, projects, and activities in which students participate. It would give students a creative outlet around which conversation and self-reflection can occur.
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ReplyDeleteThe concept of Photovoice is to represent individual voices, ideas, issues, etc. that society is faced with in everyday life. Photovoice allows these incidents to be portrayed in a different manner than what we are used to. Rather than just pencil, paper, or spoken words, this process enables the use of reflection and influence through the art of visual means. Photography can impact others in a more adept way than any other strategy due to the emotional hook that most people receive after actually seeing something rather than hearing or reading about it. The use of images is not only beneficial to society today but also to the future of our society: young adolescents. In middle school, students are just beginning to develop a sense of belonging and personal identity. Through the process of photovoice, students can be given to the chance to express themselves as individuals as well as learners. Viewing the students' images can be helpful to teachers when it comes to grouping students based on interests and skills. It can also be a helpful tool to assist in differentiating lesson plans. Students can learn through photography as well. Photovoice would be a good resource to use when tiering lessons to promote use of multiple resources.
ReplyDeletePhotovoice uses the power of images to communicate. The images don't just tell a narrative story; they are created and posted in order to bring about a change. First, a photo is taken to illuminate an issue, a problem, to make a statement. Second, a dialogue or discussion is generated around the theme of the photo, bringing attention to the issue. Finally, the issue is brought to the attention of those in power, the decision-makers, who could possibly generate a positive change as a result. Photovoice operates successfully by connecting with people visually - which for many is their primary learning modality. It can be most effective when users have a clear focus or theme in mind, and some training in the best use of the camera and how to capture an image that is more than a pretty candid. Group discussion about which photographs to present can help a group clarify and solidify their position.
ReplyDeleteThis can be an extremely valuable tool to use with middle school students, given their obsession with taking selfies! Knowing how much they love their electronic devices and seeing themselves in pictures or videos, this seems a very natural strategy/technique to use. Students will need much coaching in how to implement PV ethically and responsibly, but this will provide a natural platform for a topic they need guidance in anyway. It will also promote face-to-face discussion about issues that affect them, directly. Kelly had some great ideas about how to use Photovoice within the school community, and students could find ways to use this in almost any area. The teacher's role would be critical in establishing boundaries and guiding them through each phase.
Photovoice is a process used to take images and connect them to important issues. This process offers an open forum in which people can discuss the issues and work together to change them. This process is broken up into 3 main goals: to engage people, to promote critical dialogue and knowledge about particular topics/issues and to reach policymakers in the hopes of getting the issues resolved or changed.
ReplyDeletePhotovoice is successful because it uses photographs to draw people together and allows them the freedom to discuss issues. Many people learn visually, they have to see something before they can understand it and process it. This is one of the major reasons photovoice is so powerful. Photographs can capture so many things... memories, children, elderly, illness, animals... what a great way to engage people and give them the opportunity to discuss, learn, influence and change issues across our country.
This tool can be extremely valuable and effective with middle school students. I do not know how many times a day I see students walking through the building nearly hitting walls because their faces are buried in their phone, looking at the latest "snapchat" photo or whatever social media site they use. Students at this age love photos and I think this process would be extremely engaging for students. I think offering a video or photo as a discussion tool would generate ideas and allow for great class discussion.
I think the students would need some instruction in how to use the devices and properly present material but after successful training and practice I think this process could lead to discussion, knowledge and change of some very important, pertinent issues in the lives of our middle school students.
Overall, I found this article to be very informative and a great introduction to a new strategy that can benefit the likes of not only teachers and students but to the general population.
Photovoice is a PAR (participatory action research) initiative that focuses on enabling and empowering those without a voice (primarily woman). It targets “policymakers and other influential people” by using photos that bring forth discussions and emotions that pure data cannot. Participants brainstorm a theme or themes they want to share with the community. The idea is to highlight the “individual and collective strengths and gifts” of the participants in a way that brings discussion of the relevant issues.
ReplyDeleteThe initial link between Photovoice and the middle school student which I found is how there is a need for the middle school student’s voices to be safely shared and heard. Middle school is an emotional and developmental time that can be difficult for many. A project like Photovoice could be used to strengthen the schools community and empower students.
One a side note: A modified version of Photovoice could potentially be used for various assignments or activities.
P.S. Be sure to sign in before writing a thoughtful post (or type it in Word first) because it’s not fun watching it vanish.
What have you learned about Photovoice from reading the Wang article?
ReplyDeleteHow do you think this research method relates to your work in a middle school?
Photovoice, a participatory action research strategy, as used by Wang in her research study enabled people (the research participants, women) to identify, represent, and enhance their community through the photographic lens. Its goal was to enable women to record and reflect their community’s strengths and concerns, to promote critical dialogue and knowledge about personal and community issues through discussion (small / large group) of their photographs, and to reach policymakers. The article reminded me of the influential photograph of the Migrant Mother by Dorothea Lange from her work for the Farm Security Administration documenting the migrant worker experience in 1936. Images are powerful and shape our thinking and view. In terms of policy change and the impact of photographs on change, this was evident in the south during the Civil Rights Movement (desegregation, Children’s March, Freedom Riders, etc.) when reporters captured the events for the world to see. The study opened up conversations regarding women’s health using photographs to tell a story and promote social change.
As a research method, I am familiar with a similar type of approach when working with ASD students and for behavior change in general. Video modeling and facial expression photographs are some of the techniques used to teach social skills and appropriate behaviors. Photographs and video are able to tell a story by conveying literary elements: e
motion, mood, narrative, ideas, and messages. They are a basic form of communication without the need for words. As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Pictures make a lasting impression on us as a result of how our brains process information. The human brain processes visuals 60,000 times faster than text. Seventy percent of our sensory receptors are found in our eyes. Additionally, 90% of the information transmitted to the brain is visual. Half of our brain is actively engaged in visual processing. Considering these statistics, I actively include pictures and even photographs within my teaching. With increasing technology within the schools, pictures and videos are at our students’ fingertips.
Photovoice enables people to illustrate ideas and messages through pictures. This research strategy aided in giving women a voice to their work environment in China. The results of this research would affect policy makers, give visuals to a dilemma that is unknown, and have the visuals teach how people view themselves as well as how people perceive a visual. In other words, the written word is one aspect of influencing people. Rhetoric is a very useful tool when one wants to convey a point but to grasp a concept, a speech, a dilemma in single photograph becomes more powerful than any written word. Many people were told during WWII of the atrocities of the war but it seems that only when it was being documented and the visuals of the war became known, people began to respond.
ReplyDeleteThis strategy can be implemented in middle school in various ways. The social studies teacher can show photos of WWII and have students inquire to each photo. The social studies teacher can also give guided questions to each photo in hopes of provoking a discussion. The English teacher can use photos of oppression as a anticipatory activity to the "Hunger Games", enabling the students to connect text with photos and the themes it represents. Also, this strategy could be implemented as a "getting to know you " activity, students could have pictures of themselves around the room and have their classmates write on a piece of paper their impressions of the photos and share with the class. The research.method of Photovoice has given oppressed people a voice through pictures but has given teachers a way to enhance thier lessons