"Photovoice is a research methodology used in participatory action research and
needs assessment research across multiple disciplines. These research genres
are underpinned by a common assumption that researched groups hold valid and
valuable knowledge about their own needs, preferences and answers. Research
methods are designed that access this knowledge and in so doing amplify the
‘voice’ of participant groups. In photovoice research this is achieved by
participants generating photographs, drawings and other images that capture their
beliefs, needs and world. Such research methods shift power in the research
process from the researcher to the researched and in this way researchers gain
access to the world of the participants through their eyes, with minimal interference
in how this view is generated. The image-making process is combined with individual or group elicitation interviews (discussions) where the participants who
created the images lead the interviews and talk researchers through the meaning
and significance of their images as well as their thinking and perspectives" (Nelson&Christensen, 2009:36-37).
Nelson, Emily & Christensen, Kate. 2009. "Photovoice in the Middle: How our Students Experience Learning
at School and Beyond". New Zealand Journal of Teachers’ Work. Volume 6, Issue 1.
An exciting photovoice activity for English students could consist of the election of a social problem that affects their daily life: cases of bullying or vandalism at school, the detection of dirt on the playground or the streets around, etc. They have to take pictures that illustrate those problems and bring them to class. The next step is to create an art gallery in the classroom. For the inauguration day they will have researched information on the problem and possible solutions to it. They will present their work of art to the rest of the class (journalists and visitors to the art gallery). They can bring crisps and soda for the show. After the presentation, there will be a press conference, in which "journalists" will ask questions related to the photographies. A great closure activity would be writing an article, after having taken notes of the answers or recorded the press conference.
An exciting photovoice activity for English students could consist of the election of a social problem that affects their daily life: cases of bullying or vandalism at school, the detection of dirt on the playground or the streets around, etc. They have to take pictures that illustrate those problems and bring them to class. The next step is to create an art gallery in the classroom. For the inauguration day they will have researched information on the problem and possible solutions to it. They will present their work of art to the rest of the class (journalists and visitors to the art gallery). They can bring crisps and soda for the show. After the presentation, there will be a press conference, in which "journalists" will ask questions related to the photographies. A great closure activity would be writing an article, after having taken notes of the answers or recorded the press conference.
Here I am going to attach some pictures with examples of photovoice activities around the world that may help you have an idea of what it is:
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