Perceptions of Students With Learning Disabilities on Learning Using Photovoice

• In Event: Roundtable Session 21
  In Roundtable Session: Deconstructing Power: Expanding the Role of Young People as Researchers

Abstract

This study sought to describe and explain students with learning disabilities perceptions of learning in and out of school using Photovoice. Photovoice is a participatory research strategy that entrusts participants to document their own voice through photography (Wang & Burris, 1997). The following research questions guided this investigation: (1) what are students with disabilities perceptions of learning in and out of school? (2) in what ways, if any, did Photovoice foster reflective dialogue regarding learning in and out of school? This presentation will present the results of this study, implications of using Photovoice with this population and will include a gallery walk of students’ work and accompanying narratives.

Authors

• Aimee Frier, University of South Florida

• Michael DiCicco, University of South Florida