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Getting
Started - Teacher Considerations
- Introduce
the concept of oral history by listing and defining its components,
providing visual examples of each stage of the process (i.e. handouts,
audio tape, documentary video, etc.).
- Bring
the field of oral history to a personal level for them by explaining
that the very people they are closest to (especially grandparents
and older neighbors) are excellent candidates for oral history
interviews about World War II. Their stories of growing up and
living in previous decades can be invaluable insights into the
past. NOTE: The project as written is very specifically geared
toward World War II. The teacher can modify the project to allow
any oral history topic. This will make it easier for the students
to find an interviewee candidate.
- Introduce
the components of the project to the students. Go over the evaluation
criteria for the project, which will provide standards and a guide
for the students while working through their inquiry. Identify
specific due dates for each component of the project.
- Provide
and explain a Handout of Ethics and Legality that explains the
ethical and legal considerations of an interview.
- Demonstrate
processes and skills that will be needed during the project. Provide
guided practice before requiring students to use these skills
independently. These skills must be taught in mini-lessons prior
to their work on the project.
Process
Component
1 - Arrange an Interview
Component
2 - Prepare Questions for an Interview
Component
3 - Set Up the Location of an Interview
Component
4 - Conduct an Interview
Component
5 - Process Interview Tapes
Component
6 - Take notes, research background
information, and write a script for a documentary.
Materials
and Resources
Access to a durable, dependable tape-recorder with the following
features:
- digital
tape counter
- battery
indicator/recorder level
- jack
for a good external microphone (never use an internal microphone)
- dual
use with batteries and electricity (using electricity whenever
possible
good lapel microphone
Other
resources needed:
- a
suitable location for an interview
- handouts
and examples of interview process steps and instruction
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