What Is It Like to Be a Refugee? Podcast Episode and Engaging Questions

Description

Are you seeking a powerful and fresh resource to bring alive important social studies lessons for your students? People Are Culture’s 12-episode podcast interview series offers insightful and heartfelt personal stories that give students a first-hand perspective on different dimensions of culture. Each interview is conducted by Meg Pier and features a fascinating narrative from a real person on topics as varied as refugees, rock art, Mayan masks, folk art, Maasai tribal life, Islamic art, outsider art, craft making, cultural activism, archeology, the relationship between nature and culture, creativity, cultural heritage, and museums.

Podcasts are becoming popular in the classroom because they engage students in storytelling and provide an accessible and effective way for students to learn. Podcast lessons offer a dynamic and engaging educational tool for the classroom, providing students with an immersive and auditory learning experience. The storytelling format of podcasts captures attention from students, which creates a deeper understanding of complex subjects through real-life narratives and personal perspectives. Additionally, podcasts encourage critical thinking and active listening skills. This is the perfect podcast series for teaching cultural lessons inside the classroom.

WHAT’S INSIDE?

• Inspirational podcast interview with Eritrean Memoirist
• 6 thought-provoking podcast discussion questions
• A podcast summary sheet with 5 geographical questions about Dawit’s journey

In this podcast, Dawit Gebremichael Habte, an Eritrean American, recounts his remarkable journey from a small village near Asmara, Eritrea, to seeking asylum in the United States as a teenager amid the Eritrean-Ethiopian war. Despite facing abuse and neglect during the illegal crossing into Kenya with his sisters, Dawit remained resilient. After overcoming immense odds, he pursued his education in the U.S., becoming a software engineer at Bloomberg News, and later returned to Eritrea with the support of former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg to provide business opportunities. Dawit’s inspiring story highlights themes of resilience, forgiveness, and the transformative impact of refugees on the societies they join.

This lesson takes students on a journey, using storytelling to promote engagement, critical thinking, and literacy skills. Download this lesson now, which is sure to engage your learner!