ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book focuses on the theoretical and practical application of visual methods, the related ethical issues and how it can be meaningfully embedded into higher education curricula. It also focuses on models of learning and how teaching can be best structured in the enhancement of learning. The book shows how visual methods can be incorporated into the curriculum as a vehicle for learning and teaching but one which also provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in creative and practical assessment. It explores the challenges faced by both the student and the teaching and learning practitioner in the context of engagement, performance and the development of graduate employability skills. The book discusses visual methodological tools and considers the challenges and possibilities associated with film and photo-ethnography, as legitimate data sources and teaching resources in undergraduate teaching.
