photolanguage australia toronto pres
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American Evaluation Association Presentation at annual conference in November 2009 by Rebecca White and Diane Sasser.TRANSCRIPT
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Images as Catalysts of Expression: A Demonstration of
Photolanguage
Presented by:Presented by:Rebecca White, Ph.D. and Diane Sasser, Ph.D. Rebecca White, Ph.D. and Diane Sasser, Ph.D. Associate ProfessorAssociate Professor s s Louisiana State UniversityLouisiana State UniversitySchool of Human EcologySchool of Human EcologyLouisiana State University Agricultural CenterLouisiana State University Agricultural [email protected]@agcenter.lsu.edu and dsasser and [email protected]@agcenter.lsu.edu
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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 with the perspective spontaneously, affectively, subjectively, and then reacting 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
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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
– Spiritual Development– Special Education– Personal Development Programs– Educational Program Evaluation
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Using Photolanguage
• Youth programs
• Staff Development
• Student Groups
• Values Clarification
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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 purpose
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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
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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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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 ArrangementStep 1. Arrange photosStep 2. Present focus questionsStep 3. Participants choose photosStep 4. Group reflection
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Group Assembly and Focus Question
• Assemble the group• Reflect on a focus question• Familiarize members with
language of pictures
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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 Practical Experience
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• Select a photo that would best help you express how you would feel if you had been through one of the hurricanes that have hit the southern coastal states this year.
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How to Order Photolanguage
• http://peoplemaking.com.au/ – Click on card sets
• Photolanguage
135 photos $59.95
The contact person that we corresponded with is Rosemary Allen and she can be reached at this email address: [email protected]
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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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Images as Catalysts of Expression: A Demonstration of
Photolanguage
Presented by:Presented by:Rebecca White, Ph.D. and Diane Sasser, Ph.D. Rebecca White, Ph.D. and Diane Sasser, Ph.D. Associate ProfessorAssociate Professor s s Louisiana State UniversityLouisiana State UniversitySchool of Human EcologySchool of Human EcologyLouisiana State University Agricultural CenterLouisiana State University Agricultural [email protected]@agcenter.lsu.edu and dsasser and [email protected]@agcenter.lsu.edu