If These Walls Could Talk ...

9-9:50 a.m.

Location: Warhol B

Type: Interactive

Audience: Linked Courses

Presenters: Christopher Reider and John Dean, Chandler-Gilbert Community College

In our Storytelling / education course and English 101 LC, students were required to write a story from the perspective of an inanimate object. It was developed as an opportunity to get a sense of our students' varied experiences and diverse backgrounds. The project evolved by collaborating on a rubric with a creative writing faculty colleague. We expected comedic sincerity, but we were pleasantly surprised to see how the project was embraced so enthusiastically; students shared their traumas, revealed their embraced identities, and critiqued society. What we discovered was a roadmap for a project that we are excited to share with session participants. This project can be adapted for any discipline. It can evoke innovation, encourage meaningful research, expand empathy, and challenge your students to use their authentic voices. Session participants will develop their own version of the project, perfect for anyone team teaching or planning integrative assignments.