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Assignment: Campus Conversation Intervention
Overview:
A field exercise for educator–students to engage their community in meaningful dialogue on a chosen educational topic.
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Clarify Your Purpose (5 min):
Decide why you want to speak with strangers—what teaching or learning question drives your inquiry? Draft a clear research objective and a thematic focus.
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Prepare Your Prompts (5 min):
Write 3–5 open-ended questions that invite reflection (e.g., “How do you feel when learning takes place outside the classroom?”).
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Design the Intervention (10 min):
Choose a respectful attention-getter—table display, topic cards, simple sign, or wearable cue—so passersby know you’re welcome to chat. Ensure your setup feels inviting rather than intrusive.
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Engage & Gather (15 min):
Position yourself in a well-trafficked campus spot. Invite people to share their thoughts, listening actively and without judgment. Record quotes or quick notes on index cards.
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Integrate Stories (5 min):
On a portable board or digital canvas, pin or list each new insight as it arrives, visibly growing your collective narrative in real time.
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Debrief & Reflect (10 min):
Back in your seminar space, review collected stories. Discuss patterns, surprises, and questions that emerged. Consider how these real-world voices can inform your future teaching designs.
Cultural & Contextual Sensitivity:
Community members bring varied cultural backgrounds and communication norms. Invite consent before conversation, honour diverse ways of expressing knowledge, and ensure your intervention feels safe and inclusive. Focus on listening and co-creating understanding rather than extracting data.
Inspired by Emiel Heijnen and Melissa Bremmer