Media Literacy through photography and participation : a conceptual approach

Abstract

We are living in social massification processes that oppress our identity and specificity as a human group; however, there are tools increasingly present among researchers, educators and other professionals who help to develop interpretations and create knowledge by developing a participatory communication perspec-tive. This article discusses how communication and learning through dialogue and creative practice can be fostered with social interac-tion and dialogic processes generated through participatory pho-tography workshops, in order to contribute to media literacy. Similar to other creative experiences of this kind, this is not only a space to share products, jobs, tips and techniques, but also one for social interaction and communication. Educators in the field of media literacy can find, unprecedented challenges and opportuni-ties in these initiatives to take advantage of the body of knowledge of adolescents and promote learning.