Three, Two, One, Action: Incorporating Video Projects in Class Pedagogy

Authors

Ellen Block, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow
Arantxa Hernandez-Chaire, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow
Madelyn Konsor, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow
Julia Petron, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-4-2018

Disciplines

Anthropology | Sociology

Abstract

Ethnography is useful as a pedagogical tool because it uncovers layers of meaning, relies on inductive reasoning, and allows students to generate theory grounded in the empirical world. Likewise, using video project assignments encourages deep engagement, increases student recall of new knowledge, and links visual clues to memory. Video projects also encourage creativity and teach transferable technological skills. In this panel, I explore the pedagogical praxis of combining ethnographic methods, such as participant observation and interviewing, with video-making projects to encourage durable learning. Student co-presenters will show clips from their video projects and reflect on the impact of the assignment.

Comments

Presented at the Society for Applied Anthropology 2018 Annual Meeting, https://www.sfaa.net/annual-meeting/.

Recommended Citation

Block, Ellen; Hernandez-Chaire, Arantxa; Konsor, Madelyn; and Petron, Julia, "Three, Two, One, Action: Incorporating Video Projects in Class Pedagogy" (2018). Sociology Lectures. 2.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/sociology_lectures/2