ERIC Number: EJ1043560
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
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Through Their Lens: The Potential of Photovoice for Documentation of Environmental Perspectives among Kenyan Teachers
Quigley, Cassie F.; Dogbey, James; Che, S. Megan; Hallo, Jeffrey; Womac, Patrick
Qualitative Report, v19 Article 18 2014
This study explores the potential of photovoice for understanding environmental perspectives of teachers in the Narok District of Kenya. The objective of this paper is to share this photo-methodology with environmental educators so they may use it as an innovative methodological tool to understand the construction of environmental perspectives. The researchers analyzed the digital images and the accompanying narratives for themes emerging for each of the key terms. The researchers utilized Critical Visual Methodology to guide the data analysis. Each photograph was coded according to its site of audiencing (including both compositionality and social modalities). The themes--shares local knowledge, documents context, documents knowledge emerged from the participants' photovoice. The researchers theorize this tool illustrated the ways in which this community valued the environment, their community, and the ways in which they conceptualize the solutions.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Photography, Action Research, Environmental Education, Sustainability, Conservation (Environment), Community Involvement, Social Action, Qualitative Research, Handheld Devices, Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kenya
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