Crossin’ the Bridge: A Participatory Approach to Filmmaking

Abstract

This chapter describes the value of participatory filmmaking with “marginalized” learners tackling the issue of mental illness in a border community.

Using Art in Adult Christian Education: An Option for Reflecting on Scripture and Building Relationships amongst Internally Displaced Adults in Colombia

“…Lesson topics should correspond to the needs and interests of IDPs, and make the most of the resources that are available in their communities, as this allows IDPs to regain a sense of control over their own lives (Andersson & Andersson, 2005; Pausigere, 2013). Finally, teaching-learning activities must be participatory rather than lecture-based, and not dependent upon reading and writing skills (Maginess, 2017).…”

“…), it opens a path for ongoing reflection and learning as learners remember or re-encounter that product in their daily lives (Mantas & Schwind, 2014). Finally, art can also help build a sense of agency and self-esteem as people make decisions about what to create, and appreciate the final product (Maginess, 2017; Sanders-Bustle & Lalik, 2017; Yang, 2017).…”