Rapid Response: How Do Schools Accommodate Fasting Students

Overview

Muslims throughout the United States and the world are marking Ramadan, a holy month observed by fasting and prayer. According to a survey from the Pew Research Center, most Muslims in the U.S. celebrate and fast during daylight hours.

Student Reporting Labs is seeking video diaries and/or interviews with Muslim students to explore how schools and teachers accommodate fasting students, and what can be done better.

Go HERE to complete the assignment.

Resources

Google Doc Rapid Response: How Do Schools Accommodate Fasting Students?

Topics

Levels

Materials

Estimated Time

1-5 Days

01

Interview Another Student or Share Your Own Perspective

TWO OPTIONS:

INTERVIEW ANOTHER STUDENT
SHARE YOUR OWN PERSPECTIVE

No editing required.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS: Please use these questions as a guide, not a script. Pick the ones that speak to you and help you tell a story about you or your subject’s experience. Add your own questions and ask good follow up questions. Make sure answers are full sentences. For example: “The first time I saw the movie____ it made me feel____. I related to it because___”

QUESTIONS:

Please say and spell your first and last name on camera.
How does school accommodate your fasting?
What can schools and teachers do to better support you during Ramadan?
What do you wish people knew about fasting and Ramadan?
How do you balance fasting and school work?
How do coaches accommodate you during practices, meets, or games?

02

PRODUCTION STEPS:

Decide which option you would like to pursue.
Brainstorm interview subjects and research the topic. If you are doing a video diary and recording yourself, make sure to THINK about your answers.
If you are interviewing other students, reach out to your interview subject(s) for a pre-interview and schedule a recording date.
Prepare your questions and practice.
Record the interview(s) and make sure to thank your subject for their time. They must sign our media release if they are under 18.

ON CAMERA IDENTIFICATION: For the record, please say and spell your full name (first and last) on camera. Also please describe how you want to be identified in this video. For example, “I’m an 11th grade student at Canyon High School in Santa Clarita, California” NOTE: SRL’S EDITORS NEED THIS INFORMATION AND WON’T BE ABLE TO PUBLISH YOUR VIDEO WITHOUT IT

Record 5-10 b-roll shots that correspond to what you are describing.
Transfer your footage to your computer or device and transcribe using Otter or similar service.

Before uploading your video, watch it. For video diaries, is it great or should you re-record? Submit your raw video and transcripts using this SUBMISSION FORM to submit your materials. ONLY THE BEST 5 PER SCHOOL OR CLASS. Work individually, with your editor or as a class to identify the most compelling interviews. Signed Media Release Forms are required for anyone who appears on camera under 18 years of age. Use this link. You do not need to sign it if you already have this year.