Using Photovoice as a Counselor Education Pedagogical Tool: A Pilot

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-3-2019

Abstract

Creativity is a critical part of counseling work. Counseling educators are consistently seeking new ways to cultivate counselors’ in training (CIT) creative capacity and self-reflection in the classroom. This article is a pilot study of photovoice, a qualitative research methodology, as a pedagogical tool. Participants (n = 7) were master’s degree students enrolled in a section of Counseling Techniques. As part of the course, students were asked to take a photo that represented each week’s material and to participate in class discussions about those photos. Results indicate that participants found the assignment enjoyable and helpful. Additionally, the article includes a discussion of the considerations for using photovoice in the classroom as well as areas for further research.

Publication Title

Journal of Creativity in Mental Health

Volume

14

Issue

2

First Page

258

Last Page

268

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1080/15401383.2019.1581116

ISSN

15401383

E-ISSN

15401391

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