Interviews

Activity

Students are given a topic and the requirement of finding an expert to interview. They could also be given a type of person to interview. Alternatively, they could be tasked with writing a hypothetical interview with a historical figure - a signer of the U.S constitution, a deceased philosopher, a witness to a historical event.

Appropriate Content Areas

All

Goals & Objectives

Identify how the activity aligns with student learning objectives (SLOs).

The goal of the interview is to teach students about a topic from the perspective of an expert. Additional goals can include community outreach, developing communities of inquiry, networking, and partnerships.