Participatory Video: A Practical Approach to Using Video Creatively in Group Development Work - Softcover

Shaw, Jackie; Robertson, Clive

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415141052 ISBN 13: 9780415141055

Publisher: Routledge, 1997

Synopsis

Participatory Video is a comprehensive guide to using video in group development work. Used in a participatory way, video can be a powerful tool, which allows clients to examine the world around them, gain awareness of their situation and become more actively involved in decisions which affect their lives.
Based on an innovative approach researched over twelve years, the book sets out a complete programme for workers in a range of social work, community, education and health settings. It features over 60 exercises, explaining clearly the procedure to follow, the time needed and the value of each activity. It includes practical advice on:
* workshop planning
* video equipment and how to use it
* teaching technical skills to group members
* running long-term projects
Participatory Video is a practical handbook for a wide range of professionals, including social workers, teachers, extension workers, therapists, community artists and video trainers.

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Synopsis

Video can be a powerful tool for stimulating self-expression and interaction in group development work. Used in a participatory way, video encourages clients to examine the world around them, raising awareness of their situation and helping them to become more actively involved in the decisions which affect their lives. Based on an innovative approach researched over twelve years, Participatory Video offers a comprehensive guide to using video with groups. The book includes over 60 step-by-step exercises, explaining clearly the procedure to follow, time needed and value of each activity. It provides basic information about video equipment and how to operate it, techniques for teaching skills to group members and advice on planning a series of workshops and longer-term video projects. Jackie Shaw and Clive Robertson place the use of video within a coherent theoretical framework and show how to maximise its effectiveness in groups with a range of different needs. Participatory Video will be of particular interest to group leaders looking for new ways to enhance and amplify the group development process.

It is aimed at a wide range of professionals, including social workers, youth and community workers, teachers, development educationalists, extension workers, therapists, community artists and video trainers. Review Copies David Willings,GIFTED EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL 260697

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415141052
• ISBN 13: 9780415141055
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304