Launch
Meet Community Health Voices
Effective Communication
PE.5.HF.3.3
PE.5.PR.4.2
Community Partners
Students engage with community members and health professionals to learn about personal hygiene needs and safety concerns, initiating the empathy process through conversations and observations.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Set the context for the day by explaining the importance of understanding community health perspectives. Discuss the role of empathy in education. (5 min) |
| 2 | Guest Speaker Session: Invite community health professionals to share insights on personal hygiene and safety concerns. Encourage interactive Q&A. (15 min) |
| 3 | Group Interviews: Students interview community members and health professionals in small groups to gather firsthand information. Use prepared questions. (15 min) |
| 4 | Feedback Session: Groups reconvene to share key points from their interviews with the class. Encourage reflection on what was learned. (10 min) |
| 5 | Reflection and Journaling: Students individually reflect on the insights gained and how they can apply these to their personal projects. Use sentence starters to guide reflection. (5 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Coordinate with community health professionals to schedule speaking and interview sessions. Prepare a list of guiding questions for students to use during interviews.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to engage with community health professionals and members to understand their perspectives on personal hygiene needs and safety concerns. You will listen actively during the guest speaker session and participate in group interviews using prepared questions. After the interviews, reconvene with your peers to discuss insights and reflect on how these inform your upcoming projects.