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Should schools ask students to interview older residents?

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Personal memories can enrich learning but are not the same as verified history. How should interviews be used?
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  1. Jordan · Starter

    Listening across generations can reveal overlooked experiences.

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  2. Riley · Starter

    A vivid memory can still be mistaken.

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  3. Avery · Starter

    Present it as a personal account and compare other sources.

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  4. Skyler · Starter

    Interviewees should be able to say which parts of their story may be shared.

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Listening across generations can reveal overlooked experiences.
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Present it as a personal account and compare other sources.
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Interviewees should be able to say which parts of their story may be shared.
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