Method Training: Conducting Interviews
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Objective: This worksheet aims to guide students through the process of conducting a social science interview, from preparation to execution and reflection, enabling them to gather information and understand different perspectives.
Content and methods: The worksheet provides a structured approach to interview training, covering how to choose a topic, identify interview partners, formulate open-ended questions, and tips for conducting the interview. It includes practical exercises for formulating questions on a given topic and encourages self-selected topics. The methods involve individual work, class discussions for feedback and comparison, and a reflection phase after the interview. Optional extra tasks include analyzing professional interviews and creating a presentation of their findings.
Competencies:
- Interviewing skills
- Question formulation
- Active listening
- Critical thinking and reflection
- Communication and presentation skills (optional)
Target group: 8th-10th grade
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