| Session Title: Using Images as Catalysts for Expression in Evaluation: A Demonstration of Photolanguage |
| Demonstration Session 577 to be held in Pratt Room, Section A on Friday, November 9, 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Sponsored by the Extension Education Evaluation TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Rebecca White, Louisiana State University, bwhite@agctr.lsu.edu |
| Diane Sasser, Louisiana State University, sdasser@agctr.lsu.edu |
| Katherine Pace, Louisiana State University, kpace@agcenter.lsu.edu |
| Emily Braud, Louisiana State University, elejeune@agcenter.lsu.edu |
| Abstract: Finding ways to encourage expression among evaluation research participants who are young, shy, reticent, or have limited verbal abilities can be challenging for evaluators. Often evaluation participants find it difficult to address certain sensitive topics or issues. Photolanguage is a resource that evaluators can use to aid personal expression and small group interaction. During this demonstration participants will learn to use Photolanguage as a tool to enhance qualitative evaluation activities. Participants will experience an innovative evaluation process that utilizes black and white photographic images, specifically chosen for their 'sthetic qualities, their ability to stimulate emotions, memory and imagination, and capacity to stimulate reflection in the viewer. |