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Why should teachers do an oral history project?

Time has always been the nemesis of the classroom teacher and that is especially so today as standards and assessment issues crowd the planbook and calendar. But here are a few reasons why an oral history investigation is well worth the cost in time and effort.

1. An Oral History Project can meet learning standards and specific knowledge and skills objectives in:

• Social Studies (see the New York State Standard)
• English Language Arts (see the New York State Standard)
• Technology Integration (see the New York State Standard, Rome City School Distict standards)

2. An Oral History project can impact the learning process by:

• expanding the classroom with meaningful collaborations
• encouraging teamwork and student-centered learning
• fostering respect for another generation