Participatory Photography as a Creative and Collaborative Tool in Teaching Peace Education

Rodgen M. Jabor, West Visayas State University-Janiuay CampusFollow

Abstract

Peace and education are inseparable. Grounding on the aforementioned premise, peace education has become part of the curriculum in a number of countries including the Philippines. Along with the inclusion of peace education was the challenge of how to provide responsive and meaningful learning experiences in peace education. This article discusses the attempt of the use of participatory photography as a teaching methodology. Ten pre-service teachers participated in a peace education class that trialed the use of participatory photography as a teaching approach guided by a manual that was developed by the researcher. Through conducting a focus group discussion, and written reflections, the participants’ overall experience was ascertained. The participants regarded participatory photography as a potential teaching methodology that is constructivist and timely. The learning experience with participatory photography is described as a journey of self-discovery which is empowering to students.

Author Bio(s)

Dr. Rodgen M. Jabor is a faculty member, and the designated Coordinator of the Center for Peace Education, and Focal Person of Indigenous Peoples Education of West Visayas State University-Janiuay Campus, Iloilo, Philippines. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Education majoring in Curriculum Development from West Visayas State University-Main Campus with a Highest Distinction Award and Second Place, Best In Dissertation Award. Apart from being a licensed professional teacher, he is a professional photographer. Being a peace advocate, he promotes peacebuilding through research, education, and photography. Dr. Jabor finished the following courses and training from international universities: International Course on Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding, 6th Lecturer Workshop on Teaching Human Rights/Peace, and International Course on Multiculturalism and Humanity.

Keywords

constructivism, participatory photography, peace education, pedagogy, photography

Recommended Citation

Jabor, Rodgen M. (2024) "Participatory Photography as a Creative and Collaborative Tool in Teaching Peace Education," Peace and Conflict Studies: Vol. 30: No. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/pcs/vol30/iss2/5