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Visual pedagogy and migration: Using Story Maps for teaching social phenomena
Pascual García-Macías
Karla Mora-Mendieta
Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development 2024, 8(13); https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd8870
Submitted:29 Aug 2024
Accepted:27 Sept 2024
Published:07 Nov 2024
Abstract

This article examines migration as a complex social phenomenon using innovative pedagogical tools such as Story Maps and virtual ethnography. the study focuses on how these tools enhance the learning process by integrating Paulo Freire’s critical pedagogy. Original empirical data was collected from student feedback and reflective exercises, demonstrating enhanced critical thinking and engagement. The study also highlights the challenges posed by technological access inequalities, emphasizing the need for equitable solutions.

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