using images as catalysts for expression: photolanguage
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Using Images as Catalysts for Expression: Photolanguage. Presented by: Dr. Rebecca White Dr. Diane Sasser Debbie Hurlbert Dr. Robert Richard With contributions by: Dr. Melissa Cater Katherine Pace 12/16/09 Ongoing Website – http://nc4-heval.wikispaces.com. Today’s Presenters. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Using Images as Catalysts for Expression:
Photolanguage
Presented by:Presented by:
Dr. Rebecca WhiteDr. Rebecca WhiteDr. Diane SasserDr. Diane SasserDebbie HurlbertDebbie HurlbertDr. Robert RichardDr. Robert Richard
With contributions by:With contributions by:Dr. Melissa CaterDr. Melissa CaterKatherine Pace Katherine Pace
12/16/0912/16/09Ongoing Website – http://nc4-heval.wikispaces.comOngoing Website – http://nc4-heval.wikispaces.com
Today’s Presenters
Diane Sasser, Debbie Hurlbert, Becky White
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Robert Richard
Webinar Agenda3:00-3:10 Welcome and orientation to the Elluminate system
3:10-3:25 Photolanguage: What is it? – Dr. Rebecca White
3:25-3:40 Photolanguage Process – Dr. Diane Sasser
3:40-3:50 Photolanguage Method – Dr. Rebecca White
3:50-4:00 Examples of Photos – Dr. Diane Sasser
4:00-4:15 CYFAR CASE program: an Example of Use of Photolanguage – Debbie Hurlbert
4:15-4:30 La. 4-H Challenge Camp: an Example of Use of Photolanguage - Dr. Robert Richard
4:30-4:40 Questions and Discussion
4:40-4:50 Evaluation of the webinar
4:50-5:00 Final questions and comments
VOTE
• Have you ever conducted a focus group?– Yes or No
• Have you ever conducted a focus group where participants did not talk very much? – Yes or No
Photolanguage: What is it?
• Enhancing communication through photographs
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Photolanguage
• Photographs are symbolic and speak to the viewer
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Introduction
• Each participant is invited to look at photographs and respond spontaneously, affectively, subjectively, and then react to them.
• The point is to be moved inwardly by the images.
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Origins of Photolanguage
• Pierre Babin, Claire Belisle and Alain Baptiste
• Paolo Freire
• Carl Rogers
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Photolanguage Origins (cont.)
• First published in 1968
• Purpose - discover a language relevant to visually oriented youth of media age.
• Photolanguage series produced for countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, Latin America, Australia
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Photolanguage in Australia
• Pierre Babin
• Jan Cooney
• Claire Belisle
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Photolanguage Australia
• Catholic Communications Centre and the Catholic Education Office
• Special project for the International Year of Peace• Catholic Education Office Bookshop, Sydney
38 Renwick Street New South Wales - LEICHHARDT (2040) AUSTRALIA Phone 02 9568 8221 Email [email protected]
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Photolanguage
• Photographs involved the application of cultural, sociological, psychological, spiritual, and photographic criteria.
• Collection included 130 photos
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Using Photolanguage
– Youth– Staff Development– Special Education– Personal Development Programs– Educational Program Evaluation
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VOTE
• How would you describe the groups you typically work with?A. Youth
B. Families
C. Agricultural
D. Community development
E. Other
The Photolanguage Process
• Two personal components– the creativity of the photographer – the projections of the viewer
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The Photolanguage Process Requires:
1. Evocative photos
2. Small groups
3. Environment
4. Sufficient time
5. An experienced facilitator
6. Consideration of purposeD
Evocative Photos
• Photos speak to us at different levels of meaning.
• These are the images which speak the language of symbol.
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Small Groups
• Designed for use in small groups of people
• Voluntary participation D
Environment
• Comfortable
• Relaxed
• Isolated
• Adequate space
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Sufficient Time
• Adequate time is essential– For introduction of task– Personal choice of photos– Group exchange
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An Experienced Facilitator
• Experience in group dynamics
• Understanding of Photolanguage process
• Facilitator sensitivity
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An Experienced Facilitator
• Unobtrusive
• Non-manipulative
• Sensitive to the needs of individuals in the group.
• Listening
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Consideration of Purpose
• Discovery• Evaluation using qualitative design
employing focus group methodD
Example of Impact:ArtReach Afterschool Program
• No Photolanguage– 22 avg. words/response
– Use of short phrases or simple words
– Provided little explanation for likes/dislikes
– Only responded directly to questions
– Some suggestions irrational/unjustified
– Described limited benefits of the program
• With Photolanguage– 82 words/response
– Emotionally expressive
– Descriptive-not “yes-no”
– Provided extensive explanation/examples of likes/dislikes
– Justified suggestions for the program
– Exhibited enthusiasm & involvement in process
– Described multiple benefits
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Photolanguage Method
- Study a theme
- Opportunity for personal expression
- Stimulate discussion
- Determine outcomes and impacts
- Compile results of an experience
- Evaluate a program
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The Method
1) Photo Arrangement
2) Groups Assembly and Focus Questions
3) Choice of photos
4) Exchange of Reflections in Group
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Photo Arrangement
Step 1. Arrange photos
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Group Assembly and Focus Question
• Assemble the group• Reflect on a focus question• Familiarize members with
language of picturesB
Choice of Photos
• Participants view photos
• Participants select photos and return to place
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Exchange of Reflections in Group
• Members are invited to share the significance of their photo (s)
• Facilitator acknowledges personal contribution by smile, nod or ‘thank you”
• Other considerations for evaluators
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Evaluator Protocol
• Group member introduction• Evaluation introduces program evaluation
question • Summation
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A Sampling of Photos
Summary
• Photographs symbolic and speak to viewer
• Photographs involve the application of cultural, sociological, psychological, spiritual, and photographic criteria
• May be used in variety of group settings• Follows structured method• Focused questions
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Contact Information for Presenters
Dr. Rebecca White – [email protected]. Diane Sasser – [email protected] Hurlbert – [email protected]. Robert Richard – [email protected]
For examples of use of Photolanguage in Louisiana see Part 2 of this PowerPoint presentation.