Aim:
To understand the daily challenge of another person through an interview.
Requirements:
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Printed interview sheet or notebook
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Pen or pencil
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Interview partner (e.g., school cleaner, teacher, grandparent, helper)
Steps:
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Choose a person whose work you’d like to learn about.
This could be someone you see every day but haven’t spoken to deeply. -
Ask questions like:
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“What’s the hardest part of your day?”
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“What task takes too much time or energy?”
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“If you could change one thing about your work, what would it be?”
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Take notes during or right after the conversation.
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Reflect on what the person told you.
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What problem do they face?
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How do they feel about it?
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Working of the Activity:
This interview helps you see a problem through someone else’s eyes.
When you understand their feelings and needs, you’re more likely to create something truly useful.