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Meet Internship Voices
Effective Communication
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Self Directed Learning
Reflection
Core Content
Community Partners
Visit internship sites or connect with interns and mentors for short sessions to observe the work environment and hear their experiences. In a pair, craft 2–3 open-ended questions and capture quick notes or audio clips to document authentic perspectives for your documentary's early user understanding.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps
8 steps
Lesson plan
8 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the activity and objectives. (10 min) |
| 2 | Select pairs and assign internship sites or mentors to interview. (20 min) |
| 3 | Research the assigned internship sites and mentors to prepare background information. (40 min) |
| 4 | Develop 2-3 open-ended interview questions in pairs, focusing on effective communication strategies. (40 min) |
| 5 | Review and refine interview questions using peer feedback. (30 min) |
| 6 | Role-play interview scenarios to practice active listening and empathy. (50 min) |
| 7 | Use mock interviews to capture practice audio or notes, focusing on documentary techniques. (40 min) |
| 8 | Reflect on the day's activities in a journal, noting insights and areas for improvement. (40 min) |
Preparation (2 items)
- Contact internship organizations in advance to confirm participation and arrange interviews.
- Prepare a list of potential themes and angles for the documentary to guide question development.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to visit internship sites or connect with mentors, either in person or virtually, to gather insights for your documentary. You'll work in pairs to craft open-ended questions that draw out authentic perspectives and practice interviewing skills. Be prepared to journal about your initial impressions and strategies after the interviews.