You will work
in groups of three in the following roles:
1. Blind
folder/observer
2. Teacher
3. Pupil
Blind folder/observer’s
role: Blindfold
the pupil with a scarf. As the lesson progresses, watch both
participants intently. Be prepared to report on their actions, gestures,
and apparent moods.
Teacher’s role:
Read the task sheet carefully. You have five minutes in which to
teach your pupil the assigned task. YOU MAY NOT SPEAK OR USE ANY SOUNDS.
Your pupil must be able to perform the task independently at the end of
the lesson.
Pupil’s role: You
will not be able to see, nor will you hear any instructions. You must
figure out the task and complete it on your own at the end of five
minutes.
Miracle Worker
Simulation Name_____________________ Group #______
Observer/note
taker name: ______________________________________
(*Write notes
about your observations on the reverse side of this sheet!)
Teacher’s name:_______________________________________________
Student’s name:_______________________________________________
Task: At the
conclusion of the simulation (five minute time limit), write a reaction
paragraph of approximately 6-8 sentences. Include answers to the following
questions:
What did you
think about this experiment?
Did you enjoy
doing it?
What was
difficult?
How would you
have done things differently?
Conclude your
paragraph by answering this question: What must it have been like for
Annie Sullivan (teacher of Helen Keller who was blind and deaf) to try to
teach Helen Keller new skills on a daily basis? |
