### Class Report: Interview Techniques and Practice
**Title:** Exploring Interview Dynamics through Skits and Preparing for Real Interviews
**Synopsis:** In today’s session, we focused on dissecting and improving interview techniques through student-led skits, showcasing examples of poor interviewing practices. The objective was to identify and correct common mistakes in conducting interviews, setting a foundation for students to conduct real interviews as part of their upcoming assignment on online learning versus traditional learning.
**Attendance:**
– Two students, Furuz and Ajahn, were reported absent at the start of the class.
**Topics Covered:**
1. **Review of Previous Class:** Briefly touched on the objective of creating interview skits based on bad interview characteristics discussed in the last class.
2. **Presentation of Interview Skits:** Students, in pairs, presented their skits focusing on various poor interviewing characteristics such as lack of knowledge, insensitivity, and unclear questioning.
3. **Analysis of Skits:** After each presentation, the class analyzed which poor interviewing practices were demonstrated, emphasizing the importance of clarity, sensitivity, and thorough preparation.
4. **Introduction to Real Interviews:** Detailed instructions and expectations for conducting real interviews on the topic of online learning versus traditional learning were provided.
**Actionable Items:**
– **For Absent Students:** Ensure Furuz and Ajahn receive the instructions and expectations for the real interviews.
– **Preparation for Real Interviews:** Students are encouraged to promptly find and contact their interviewees, ensuring they are comfortable conducting the interview in English.
– **Technical Preparation:** Remind students to test their recording equipment (preferably video for the upcoming documentary project) before conducting their interviews.
**Homework:**
1. **Upload Practice Interview:** Students must upload the recording of their practice interview skit to eCourse before Friday.
2. **Prepare for Real Interview:** Students are to prepare a minimum of eight questions for their real interviews, focusing on online learning. They are encouraged to contact and schedule their interviews over the weekend.
3. **Documentary Film Preparation:** Begin planning for the short documentary film on online learning versus traditional learning, considering how their real interview will fit into this project.