ERIC Number: EJ1131437
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 12
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New Approaches to Facilitate Learning from Youth: Exploring the Use of Photovoice in Identifying Local Watershed Issues
Chanse, Victoria; Mohamed, Amina; Wilson, Sacoby; Dalemarre, Laura; Leisnham, Paul T.; Rockler, Amanda; Shirmohammadi, Adel; Montas, Hubert
Journal of Environmental Education, v48 n2 p109-120 2017
In urbanized areas, incorporating residents' concerns and priorities into the stormwater management debate has focused on adults rather than youth. This study used Photovoice, a tool that includes photographs taken by youth, to uncover youth concerns and perceptions about their local watersheds. This study consisted of a comparative study of two watersheds. Twenty students produced 468 photographs. Although both groups of students shared common themes regarding stormwater and pollution, these themes differed in level of concerns over local environmental issues, sentiments with particular features in their local watersheds, and concerns about local watersheds. From a methodological perspective, Photovoice provided a way of capturing youth perspectives and to identify important features and issues in their respective local watersheds.
Descriptors: Photography, Youth Programs, Urban Planning, Water Quality, Comparative Analysis, Environmental Education, Water Pollution, Participatory Research, Visual Aids, Student Attitudes, Trend Analysis, Thematic Approach, Barriers, Conservation (Environment), High School Students, Student Projects
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Maryland; District of Columbia
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