Family HiStories of Migration

At a Glance
Discipline
- History
- Social sciences
Instructional Level
- College & CEGEP
Course
- Western Civilization - General Studies
- History
Tasks in Workflow
Social Plane(s)
- Individual
- Group
Type of Tasks
- Collecting & seeking information
- Revising & improving
- Writing
- Presenting
Technical Details
Useful Technologies
- Low tech AL classroom
Class size
- Small (20-49)
Time
- Multiple class periods (2-3 classes)
Inclusivity & Accessibility
- Variety of representations
- Diversity of engagement
Instructional Purpose
- Consolidation & metacognition
- Application & knowledge building
Overview
In this activity, students conduct interviews with two members of their family in order to gather information about their family history and present it in class
In class, the instructor provides the students with guidelines for the assignment covering oral history methodology, interview techniques, and possible ethical concerns. After conducting the interviews, students ask the instructor follow-up questions if they require clarification. Once the interview information is gathered, students construct a narrative that they will share with their group members in class. In turn, other students hear each other’s stories and make notes about them.
Finally, the instructor can provide a blog (or other online sharing platform) where students can post their interview stories (optional).
Instructional Objectives
Students will be able to:
- identify the impact and relevance of history on their own lives.
- explain diversity and human migration throughout history.
Workflow & Materials
Activity Workflow
Applied Strategies
Published: 13/08/2019
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