Using Photovoice Method in Elementary Natural Science Learning

Abstract

The world and technology are constantly changing and developing rapidly. Every human being in various sectors is competing with each other to find new knowledge and new technology that can make human life easier. Various inter-sectoral collaborations have become a worthy and interesting finding to study because of their usefulness. One of them is the use of photographic techniques in the field of education which become a method called photovoice. The use of this method can be an alternative to learn natural sciences in elementary schools. Elementary school students are at the stage of cognitive development, namely the concrete operational stage that requires interaction with concrete objects that useful to form understanding. This is library research with a literature review method that aims to describe the meaning, benefits, method of implementation and photovoice assessment. So that later everyone can use it as learning method, especially in elementary natural science learning. Photovoice aims to gain insight because this activity is not just an activity of taking photos but also discussing them in group situations. Photovoice has many benefits which is suitable to master 21st century educational competencies, such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. Photovoice is implemented through group learning by taking photos or pictures, providing photo narration and presenting them. The photovoice assessment uses a rubric with five assessment aspects, including; specifications, composition, visuals, image quality and narration.