How to harness Photovoice as a teaching tool

This report documents the impact on learners’ literacy and research skills from using Photovoice as the central mode of an integrated project-based teaching method.

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Project Based Learning | Using kaupapa Māori and Photovoice for deeper learning and improved literacy skills (PDF, 4Mb)

Background:

This study, completed in 2019, aimed to help students develop skills in reading, writing, speaking, digital and critical literacy and conducting research.

Two projects were designed that would fit within the programme delivery of the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Support Work) [Level 3]. The Taonga Tūroro Database Project sought to incorporate digital tools to develop teamwork and written communication skills using a ‘simulation’ of online notetaking practices, The Photovoice Project sought to identify issues of accessibility to support services.

A collaborative project between Eastern Institute of Technology and Matapuna Training Centre.

Report produced by Cherie Te Rore.

Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)