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Using Photovoice to Initiate Improvement in a PETE Program
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education
  • Ashley Walker, Georgia Southern University
  • Jody L. Langdon, Georgia Southern University
  • Gavin Colquitt, Georgia Southern University
  • Starla McCollum, Georgia Southern University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-4-2017
DOI
10.1123/jtpe.2015-0092
Abstract

There is limited research that includes democratic practices to evaluate the PETE program in its ability to prepare preservice teachers (PTs). In other areas such as community health, methodologies have been used to provide a voice to individuals living the experience. The purpose of this study was to examine PTs’ perceptions of a teacher education program during the student teaching experience using Photovoice. A group of PTs (N = 16) from a university in southeast Georgia were given 14 days to capture the strengths and weakness of their teacher preparation program through photography. The PTs then discussed their photographs during two focus groups with the researcher. The focus groups were audio recorded and transcribed. Data analysis included an evaluation of interview transcripts and photographs using content analysis to identify significant themes that emerged. An action plan to promote curricular change was created by the PTs and presented to PETE faculty.

Citation Information
Ashley Walker, Jody L. Langdon, Gavin Colquitt and Starla McCollum. "Using Photovoice to Initiate Improvement in a PETE Program" Journal of Teaching in Physical Education Vol. 36 Iss. 1 (2017) p. 83 - 96 ISSN: 1543-2769
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jody_langdon/97/