Deliverable
Empathy Research Portfolio
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Reflection
Community Partners
Submission Required
Students compile a portfolio of user research including interview notes (minimum 3), observation field notes, empathy maps, and journey maps. The artifacts inform design ideas that translate political themes in music into accessible art.
Plan day
Day 4
Duration
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Grouping
Small Group
Steps
8 steps
Lesson plan
8 steps| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduce the activity and explain the goal of creating an Empathy Research Portfolio. (10 min) |
| 2 | Review empathetic listening and open-ended questioning techniques. (20 min) |
| 3 | Conduct and document interviews with musicians and community members, noting key insights and quotes. (60 min) |
| 4 | Break into small groups to share initial findings and gather peer insights. (30 min) |
| 5 | Research historical examples of politically influenced musical instruments and note relevant data. (40 min) |
| 6 | Create empathy maps and journey maps based on your findings and document insights gained. (50 min) |
| 7 | Facilitate a group discussion on observed themes and political messages in music. (30 min) |
| 8 | Reflect on today's activities and document personal reflections on what you've learned and how it informs your project. (30 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Arrange interviews with musicians and community members in advance.
- Prepare materials for empathy mapping and journey mapping, such as templates or large paper sheets, markers, and sticky notes.
- Ensure access to resources for researching historical examples of politically influenced musical instruments.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to conduct interviews with musicians and community members to understand their perspectives on political messages in art and music. Gather insights by documenting these conversations. Use empathy mapping and journey mapping to visualize themes, and research historical examples of politically influenced musical instruments. At the end of the session, reflect on what you've learned and how it informs your project.