Participatory Action Research: an example research proposal framework
the blueprint of my research proposal: essentially, a mixed methods approach that uses PAR to guide the research question, through a series of cycles, with quantitative and qualitative data generated, which will be analyzed and synthesized through the use of narrative inquiry
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“Untitled participatory”
This is a documentation of a participatory work directed by Mark Cameron Boyd and performed by members of his “Graduate Collaborative Studio” class. Each performer was required to transcribe one continuous line of poetry as read aloud by Casey Smith. Phrases were written so that the edge of the tape bisected the words. Writers were organized by height in correspondence to six parallel strips of masking tape on the blackboard:
“After the performance, the audience is invited to now join with the Writers in deciphering the now bisected text; to complete the words. All white chalk is removed and BLUE chalk is provided for text deciphering.
What was only moments before written by their own hands has become a mystery for the Writers; words recently heard now are illegibly bisected and also fading from memory. Memory and visual acuity must be employed to help both the Writers and the audience to complete the bisected text. The inherent illegibility of bisected text is also further complicated by the brief snatches of words hastily scribbled that have become partial phrases. Additionally, since multiple participants wrote the words and phrases, visual recognition is also impaired by the juxtaposition of multiple handwriting styles. Fragmentation, juxtaposition and text-bisection all meld together to make a kind of poetic discourse about the act of comprehension itself.”
Camera & Editing: Nicolas Donnelly
All rights reserved. Reproduction or duplication of image, text, video is prohibited.
© Copyright 2009 by Mark Cameron Boyd.
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SFCG – Participatory Theater in DRC – Short movie
Search for Common Ground in DRC country director Lena Slachmuijlder speaks about using community-based participatory theater for conflict mitigation and peace building in DR Congo.
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Beyond Elections Documentary Part 3 (Participatory Budgeting II)
From Venezuela’s Communal Councils, to Brazil’s Participatory Budgeting; from Constitutional Assemblies to grassroots movements, recuperated factories to cooperatives across the hemisphere- This documentary is a journey, which takes us across the Americas, to attempt to answer one of the most important questions of our time: What is Democracy? WWW.BEYONDELECTIONS.COM
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Part 1, Participatory Forest ManagementSershul Monastery Part 2 (Participatory Video – Tibetan)
This short participatory video was planned and filmed by a team of videographers from Sershul Monastery. It was later edited by project facilitator Tsering Perlo.
BACKGROUND
Home to 1300 monks, Sershul Monastery is the largest Gelug monastery in Kham, and the religious center of Zachukha County — the highest, largest, poorest, coldest, and most remote county in Sichuan Province.
Sershul was established in 1760. Many of the buildings were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution, but have since been rebuilt. It is home to numerous important relics, including a tooth belonging to Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug Order.
In September 2007, Triwa Rinpoche (acting head of Sershul Monastery) assembled a team of the monasterys resident videographers to work with facilitators from the Kham Film Project. The participants filmed an overview of Sershul Monastery, depicting its history and important landmarks. The resulting short film was edited by project facilitator Tsering Perlo, assisted by Nelson Walker and Lynn True.
PARTICIPANTS
Participant Filmmakers
Chönyi
Sönam Tsering
Chimé Dorjé
Sönam Drakpa
Facilitators
Tsering Perlo
Rikpé Dorjé
Nelson Walker
Philip Maysles
Series Producer
Kham Film Project
MORE INFORMATION
Kham Film Project – http://www.khamfilmproject.org/
Rabsal – http://www.rabsal.org/
THL – http://www.thlib.org/
Made possible with support from the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation (http://www.sdrubin.org) and Columbia University School of the Arts Film Division.
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Our Story Part 1 (Participatory Video – Tibetan)
This short film was planned and filmed by students of the Xikang Tibetan Welfare School, founded by Dorje Tashi. It was edited on-site by project facilitator Cecil Esquivel-Obregón with input from the students.
BACKGROUND
Ba Lhagang is a small but fascinating town located in the Kham region of eastern Tibet. In recent times it has become known for the Golden Stupa complex built by Dorjé Tashi, a reincarnate lama from the area. The Golden Stupa attracts tourists from throughout China and abroad, and serves as an administrative center for Dorje Tashis various aid projects.
PARTICIPANTS
Participant Filmmakers
Lobsang Melissa Chödrön
Rikdzin Sherrie Drölma
Wang Celina Lhamo
Tenpa Harry Dargyé
Tsering Michael Samdrup
Könchok John Trashi
Facilitator/Editor
Cecil Matthai Esquivel-Obregón
MORE INFORMATION
Kham Film Project – http://www.khamfilmproject.org/
Machik – http://www.machik.org/
THL – http://www.thlib.org/
Made possible with support from the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation (http://www.sdrubin.org) and Columbia University School of the Arts Film Division.
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Part -4 – Illegal funds of Indians abroad – Participatory Notes – MRV
Visit: http://mrv.net.in – M.R. Venkatesh speech on Illegal Funds of Indians Abroad – Participatory Notes – Part4, conducted by SJM, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch Tamilnadu
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AKWOF Participatory Video Part 2
Until recently, women and the disabled in Rwanda did not have the same opportunities as men to enjoy the benefits of sport. This Participatory Video was made by a group of female and disabled sports coaches, and shows the impact that football and sitball is having on the lives of girls and the disabled in Rwanda. The film was made during a two day video training workshop run by Insight. None of the directors had ever used a camera before.
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Alma Flor Ada and Paulo Freire : Participatory Research
Participatory Research is a methodology responding to the principals of Liberation and Transformation. The foundation of Participatory Research is the acknowledgment that all human beings are capable of knowledge. It challenges the belief that research should be conducted only by specialists and recognizes that research should be part of everyone’s life. In this dialogue, Alma Flor Ada and Paulo Freire share ideas about Participatory Research as developed based on Paulo’s principals of Critical Education. Alma Flor Ada’s Books, CDs, and DVDs are available at delsolbooks.com
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