Launch
Meet Local Users
Product
Assessment
Reflection
Core Content
Project Launch
Students connect with community members affected by local issues through brief interviews or observations, practicing active listening and capturing initial empathy data such as notes, quotes, or quick empathy maps.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
25 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 25 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and review of active listening skills. (10 min) |
| 2 | Group discussion on identifying local issues and community needs. (10 min) |
| 3 | Interview preparation, including developing questions and practicing empathy techniques. (10 min) |
| 4 | Conduct interviews with community members in pairs. (10 min) |
| 5 | Debrief and create initial empathy maps based on interview data. (5 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Facilitator should prepare a list of local issues and community contacts willing to participate in interviews.
Student-facing instructions
Your task today is to conduct interviews with community members to understand local issues. Start with a brief discussion about effective listening and empathy. Prepare your questions using the provided framework, then engage with community members in pairs, focusing on capturing notes, quotes, and emotions. You will end by creating empathy maps based on the information gathered.