Launch
Empathy Interviews Kickoff
Effective Communication
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.3
Community Partners
Students plan and conduct short interviews with 2-3 community members who hold meaningful food memories. They gather quotes, stories, and images to inform the memoir Food Map design, creating empathy artifacts and a needs map that surfaces emotional touchpoints and cultural considerations.
Plan day
Day 16
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Empathy Interviews: Explain the purpose and goals of interviewing community members about food memories. (10 min) |
| 2 | Briefing on Interview Techniques: Discuss effective communication skills and active listening strategies for successful interviews. (10 min) |
| 3 | Select Community Members: Assist students in choosing 2-3 community members to interview, motivating them to consider diverse perspectives. (5 min) |
| 4 | Craft Interview Questions: Guide students in developing open-ended questions that are empathetic and aimed at eliciting personal stories and insights. (10 min) |
| 5 | Role-Playing Exercise: Practice potential interview scenarios with peers to boost confidence and refine questioning techniques. (10 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Coordinate with local community partners to ensure availability for interviews.
- Prepare a list of potential interviewees, ensuring a mix of different cultural backgrounds.
- Set up a classroom space that allows students to practice interviews in pairs without distractions.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to plan and conduct short interviews with 2-3 community members who hold meaningful food memories. You will need to prepare by selecting interviewees, crafting insightful questions, and practicing your interviewing techniques. The goal is to gather quotes, stories, and images that will enrich your memoir Food Map design.