Lesson Plan | Technical Methodology | Narrative Typology: Lived Experience Account

Objectives

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to ensure that students understand the basic principles of the lived experience report, a fundamental skill for both everyday communication and various activities in the job market. By exploring the characteristics and differences between personal and third-party reports, students develop the ability to reflect on their own experiences and those of others, promoting more effective and empathetic communication.

Main Objectives

1. Understand what is a lived experience report and identify its characteristics.

2. Differentiate personal experience reports from third-party experience reports.

Side Objectives

1. Develop the ability to reflect on personal and others' experiences.
2. Enhance written and oral communication skills through experience reporting.

Introduction

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to introduce students to the topic of lived experience reporting in an engaging and practical way. The contextualization and curiosities help create an emotional connection with the subject, while the initial activity sparks curiosity and prepares students for deeper exploration of the topic throughout the class.

Contextualization

Lived experience reports are fundamental to human communication, as they allow for the sharing of personal experiences and learning from others' experiences. In everyday situations, storytelling is a way to connect with others, develop empathy, and build deeper relationships. Furthermore, by reporting experiences, it is possible to reflect on one's own actions and learnings, promoting self-awareness and personal growth.

Curiosities and Market Connection

In the job market, the ability to report experiences is highly valued. Professionals in various fields, such as journalists, writers, psychologists, and even project managers, use experience reports to inform, inspire, and teach. For example, in a job interview, sharing relevant experiences can demonstrate competencies and skills in a practical and impactful way. Additionally, companies often use case studies, which are experience reports, to showcase the success of their products or services.

Initial Activity

To spark students' interest, show a short 3-minute video featuring a famous person (such as an athlete or artist) recounting a significant personal experience. After the video, ask the provocative question: 'How do you think this experience impacted this person's life and what can we learn from it?'

Development

Duration: 40 - 50 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to deepen students' understanding of the lived experience report, allowing for the practical application of the knowledge acquired. Through collaborative and reflective activities, students develop communication, analysis, and empathy skills, essential for both personal and professional life.

Covered Topics

1. Definition of Lived Experience Report
2. Characteristics of Experience Reports
3. Difference between Personal and Third-party Experience Reports
4. Importance of Experience Reports in Everyday Life and the Job Market

Reflections on the Theme

Guide students to reflect on how experience reporting can impact the way we communicate and connect with others. Discuss how this practice can be useful not only in personal contexts but also professionally, helping to illustrate competencies, learnings, and values.

Mini Challenge

Creation of an Experience Report

In this activity, students will create a brief report of a personal experience or that of someone they know. The report should be clearly structured, with a beginning, middle, and end, and should highlight the main learnings or impacts of that experience.

Instructions

1. Divide the class into groups of 3 to 4 students.
2. Each group should choose an experience to report. It can be a personal experience or that of someone they know.
3. Guide the groups to discuss the chosen experience, highlighting the main points and learnings.
4. Each group should write a draft of the report, organizing the ideas chronologically.
5. After the draft, each group should develop the final report, ensuring cohesion and clarity in the narrative.
6. The reports should be shared with the class. Each group should read its report, and other students are encouraged to ask questions and provide constructive comments.

Objective: Develop the ability to structure and communicate an experience clearly and cohesively, promoting reflection on the learnings and impacts of lived experiences.

Duration: 30 - 35 minutes

Evaluation Exercises

1. Ask students to individually write a brief report of an experience that had a significant impact on their lives. They should identify the main elements of the narrative and reflect on the learnings obtained.
2. Guide students to exchange their reports with a colleague and discuss the differences and similarities between the reported experiences, focusing on the aspects that stood out the most and the shared learnings.
3. To conclude, ask students to choose one of the discussed reports and present it to the class, highlighting the main points of the experience and the shared learnings.

Conclusion

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to consolidate students' learning, allowing them to reflect on the knowledge acquired and how to apply it in different contexts. The discussion and summary of the main content reinforce understanding, while the lesson closure connects theory to practice, highlighting the relevance of the theme to students' daily lives.

Discussion

Facilitate an open discussion with students about the theme of lived experience reporting. Ask them to reflect on the challenges they faced while creating their reports and the exercises performed. Encourage them to share how these activities helped them better understand the characteristics of experience reports and differentiate between personal and third-party reports. Also discuss the practical applications of these skills in everyday life and the job market.

Summary

Recap the main points covered in the lesson: the definition of a lived experience report, its characteristics, the difference between personal and third-party reports, and the importance of this practice in daily communication and the professional environment. Reinforce the idea of how experience reporting can promote self-awareness, empathy, and effectiveness in communication.

Closing

Explain how the lesson connected the theory presented with practical activities and real-life applications. Emphasize the importance of experience reporting for developing communicative and reflective skills that are valuable in both personal and professional life. Conclude by highlighting that by mastering this technique, students will be better prepared to express their experiences clearly and impactfully, as well as understand and value the experiences of others.