Photovoice and Photo-Elicitation in Management Education. (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Trott, David; Tomsett, Paula May; Shaw, Michael
• Is Part Of: Management teaching review. Volume 4:Number 3(2019)
• Page Start: 243
• Page End: 257
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: photovoice -- photo-elicitation -- andragogy -- collaborative dialogue -- English-mediated instruction -- international business education; Management -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Executives -- Training of -- Periodicals; Organizational behavior -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 658.007
• DOI: 10.1177/2379298118766451
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2379-2981

Abstract

In this article, we show that "photovoice" and "photo-elicitation" are user-friendly, versatile techniques uniquely beneficial in International Business programs where English-mediated instruction is the norm. These techniques engage young adult students deeply in subject material as well as create the opportunity for students to develop extemporaneous or impromptu English speaking skills. Photovoice and photo-elicitation lend themselves to being quintessential andragogy-in-action: learner-directed not teacher-directed, use of dialogue instead of monologue, and focus on student outcome choices instead of teacher-programmed assignments. They foster high interactivity not passive (silent) absorption in the teaching/learning process and stimulate cocreation of diverse meanings, interpretations, and imaginations. Course content is made relevant and reinforced as students are helped to find, share, and value their own personal empowering and authentic "voice"—in English.