Fotovoz, una metodología de investigación acción participativa, aplicada para evaluar una actividad académica en una materia de Grado en Podología

Resumo

Among the academic activities of the subject "Microbiology and Parasitology" of Degree in Podiatry, a guided visit to the wastewater treatment plant of A Coruña was included. The objective of this work is to present a participatory action research methodology to evaluate the relevance of the above teaching activity. The use of different photovoice steps was implemented. Photovoice encourages the participation of the student community through photography and facilitates critical reflection on a specific reality, with the ultimate goal of being collectively aware. Forty-three university students aged between 18 and 45 years (average age 22.9) presented a color photo and reflections on it in their individual report. The results were obtained from the qualitative analysis of the photographs, the narratives of the report, and the transcription of the subsequent discussion group conducted in class. Eight main categories that emerged from the data were identified. We consider the application of this qualitative methodology to complement teaching assignments very positive. Especially, for those activities that are carried out in a real environment and that involve actions with consequences for the community. Photovoice can be considered effective in introducing transversal sustainability content in green campus curricula.