They come in all shapes and sizes and in a wide variety of colors. Teachers know them to be a wonderful way to teach.
Oral history is a real-world means for researching the past and present.
It is a method of collecting history from the folds who actually make it. It builds skills such as interviewing, listening, storytelling, reading, evaluationg, and many more skills that learners need. It has proven itself to be an effective tool that students can use to construct knowledge. Workship leader Dr. David Sidwell, nationally known for his expertise in oral history as a language art will introduce the topic through hands-on, engaging activities. Participants will also learn how to use oral history to create research projects, classroom museum exhibitions, performances, and other activities that provide intrinsic motivation for learners to learn.