Suggested Agenda for Your Own Q.S.O.S. Training Workshop

The following section has been prepared to help you plan your training. It is meant to be a guide and starting place.

Before the Training

Presenter Preparation:

1. Study the section in the Q.S.O.S manual that applies to your presentation.
2. Review the handouts. Check the appendices of the manual.
3. Select a method of presentation that will help meet the learning objectives.
4. Prepare displays if needed.
5. Review the learning objectives.
6. Practice and time your presentation in advance to help you stay within the time limits.

Make sure you have-

• Name tags
• Schedule of the day
• Copies of handouts and materials
• Paper and pencils for participants
• Displays
• Evaluation forms

THE TRAINING AGENDA AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES

TIME ALLOTTED	TOPICS TO COVER AND OBJECTIVES
30 minutes	Registration
15 minutes	Welcome, introductions, housekeeping details and overview of day
30 minutes	"The Importance of Conversations: The Quilters' S.O.S.-Save Our Stories Project and Quilt Documentation" Learning Objectives: As a result of this session, each participant should be able to understand: 1. what oral history is; 2. the objectives of Q.S.O.S. and how your group is involved; 3. what is involved in a focus interview; 4. the importance of and reason for a touchstone object; 5. ethics in interviewing.
45 minutes	"Conducting a Successful and Enjoyable Interview: Tips for Getting Started, Asking Questions, and Coming to Conclusion" Learning Objectives: As a result of this session, each participant should be able to understand: 1. how to ask open-ended questions; 2. how to make informants comfortable; 3. how to conduct an interview; 4. how to use "Quick Questions;" 5. how "Interview Quadrant Questions" help structure the interview; 6. what needs to be in the opening and closing announcements on the tape; 7. the procedure for scribing the interview.
15 minute	Break
30 minutes	"Know Your Equipment: Preparing for a Productive and Untroubled Interview" Learning Objectives: As a result of this session, each participant should be able to understand: 1. and be comfortable with the tape recorder you are using; 2. the importance of using certain tapes and film; 3. care of the touchstone object.
30 minutes	"Transcribing Tape-Recorded Interviews" Learning Objectives: As a result of this session, each participant should be able to understand: 1. the procedure used for transcribing; 2. what will happen with the transcriptions?
30 minutes	"Questions and Answers/Discussion"
you determine	Lunch Break
50 minutes	"Sample Interview" Learning objectives: As a result of this session, each participant should be able to understand: 1. how your interviews will be conducted.
15 minutes	"Questions and Answers/Discussion"
15 minutes	Break
1 hour	"Practice Interviews" Learning objectives: As result of this session, each participant should be able to understand: 1. how to conduct an interview; 2. how to relax and enjoy the interviewing process.
15 minutes	"Question and Answer/Discussion"
15 minutes	"Wrap Up and Procedures for Interview Days" Note: Evaluation is an important part of learning, so consider having an evaluation form for your participants and a follow up meeting to review them.

 

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