SPRING 2012- WEEK 7 (4/22/12)
Facts, Figures and Advocacy & Interview Project
James (left), Ming and Linda during Object Like Me
Here was our agenda:
1. Icebreaker: Object Like Me
2. Discussion – Why Are Immigrant Stories Important
3. Activity – Asian American Facts, Statistics and Numbers
4. Discussion – Why are Facts & Stories Important to Advocacy
5. Interview Project Introduction
6. Reflection writing
7. Announcements
Game Description:
Object Like Me:
Props: Commonly “Found” Objects
Purpose: Group Building, Personal Sharing, Communication
Procedure: Facilitator will lay out common “found” objects on the ground (e.g. tape, a pen, magazine, toy, etc.). The students will each rush to pick up an object and then will be given 1-2 min. to think of an explanation for why the object represents them.
1. Icebreaker: Object Like Me
2. Discussion – Why Are Immigrant Stories Important
3. Activity – Asian American Facts, Statistics and Numbers
4. Discussion – Why are Facts & Stories Important to Advocacy
5. Interview Project Introduction
6. Reflection writing
7. Announcements
Game Description:
Object Like Me:
Props: Commonly “Found” Objects
Purpose: Group Building, Personal Sharing, Communication
Procedure: Facilitator will lay out common “found” objects on the ground (e.g. tape, a pen, magazine, toy, etc.). The students will each rush to pick up an object and then will be given 1-2 min. to think of an explanation for why the object represents them.
Facts and Figures Activity
By: Nick
Using statistics from the Winter 2011 Hyphen magazine (focusing on Asian Americans data from the 2010 US Census), data from UCLA Labor Research, and any data from the NYCAASC we collect, we wrote percentages and numbers on the board. We then split the mentees into two teams. Each team stood in a line and sent one person up to the board who then listened to what statistic Nick asked for (Eg: “Growth in Asian Americans from 2000”). Using the fly swatter / paper tube they ‘touched’ the number on the board they believed was correct (4.5 million). Whoever guessed correctly and touched first won a point.
Discussion – Venn Diagram
The mentees discussed the differences between using facts and figures compared to simply personal stories. They identified the need to at times to convince with logic and numbers however those numbers often do not change the emotional impact like stories do. We also discussed the need for advocacy to find a balance between presenting numbers and using personal stories.
List of Facts and Figures Used:
API Numbers | |
File Size: | 34 kb |
File Type: |
Interview Project – Presentation
(left to right) Qi Xiang, Ru and Ann discussing interview project
GOALS:
I. To share each groups' interviews in a formal setting
II. To link the personal story of the interview to the themes affecting Chinatown
III. To tie personal stories with statistics affecting Chinatown
IV. To develop as a single group a cohesive and powerful op-ed piece discussing Chinatown’s future and potential
INTERVIEW THEMES:
I. Economic Development
II. Immigrants & Continued Immigration
III. Community Organizations/-ers
IV. Gentrification
FORMAT IDEAS:
- Poster/Powerpoint:
• Give general personal background information about your interviewee (include images - either taken or found online, Eg: Timeline).
• Discuss the Chinatown theme the group decided to focus on, provide some statistics or figures to help make the theme more concrete.
- Play/Skit:
• Develop a creative play where they reenact perhaps a moment/s in the interviewee’s life and connect it to the themes that they found in Chinatown. Push the students to still include some data into the play either as a monologue, discussion or introduction.
I. To share each groups' interviews in a formal setting
II. To link the personal story of the interview to the themes affecting Chinatown
III. To tie personal stories with statistics affecting Chinatown
IV. To develop as a single group a cohesive and powerful op-ed piece discussing Chinatown’s future and potential
INTERVIEW THEMES:
I. Economic Development
II. Immigrants & Continued Immigration
III. Community Organizations/-ers
IV. Gentrification
FORMAT IDEAS:
- Poster/Powerpoint:
• Give general personal background information about your interviewee (include images - either taken or found online, Eg: Timeline).
• Discuss the Chinatown theme the group decided to focus on, provide some statistics or figures to help make the theme more concrete.
- Play/Skit:
• Develop a creative play where they reenact perhaps a moment/s in the interviewee’s life and connect it to the themes that they found in Chinatown. Push the students to still include some data into the play either as a monologue, discussion or introduction.
PRESENTATION GROUPS:
Group 1 (Lauren):
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Group 2 (Nick):
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Group 3 (Linda):
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Group 4 (Bernice):
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Group 5 (Jeffrey):
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Group 6:
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Presentation Template for students:
Presentation Template | |
File Size: | 74 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Reflection Writing
Discussion & Hand-Out on the Pvt. Danny Chen B-Day Card Activity
Homework:
1. Utilizing what you discussed today from your groups, create a draft or outline of your presentation (whether it is a play, PowerPoint presentation, etc.). And, if you had group members who were absent, contact and update them on what you discussed today. Please send your drafts or outline by Saturday to: [email protected].
2. (Optional) Fill out "Justice for Pvt. Danny Chen: Birthday Card Campaign" and bring it to the next session to be sent or delivered to Members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees in Washington, D.C.
3. Bring back permission slip signed and filled out with emergency contact information for trip.
1. Utilizing what you discussed today from your groups, create a draft or outline of your presentation (whether it is a play, PowerPoint presentation, etc.). And, if you had group members who were absent, contact and update them on what you discussed today. Please send your drafts or outline by Saturday to: [email protected].
2. (Optional) Fill out "Justice for Pvt. Danny Chen: Birthday Card Campaign" and bring it to the next session to be sent or delivered to Members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees in Washington, D.C.
3. Bring back permission slip signed and filled out with emergency contact information for trip.