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    Interactive Press Conference - East Indian Indentureship

    45 minutes
    Whole Class
    Role-Play Interview

    Teacher role-plays as an elderly Indian indentured servant while students conduct a press conference, learning about the indentureship experience through authentic dialogue.

    Learning Objectives

    • Understand the experiences of East Indian indentured servants
    • Develop questioning and interviewing skills
    • Practice active listening and empathy
    • Learn about cultural adaptation and preservation
    • Explore historical perspectives through role-play

    Key Historical Context

    Indentureship Period

    1838-1917: Contract labor system after slavery ended

    Journey Experience

    Long sea voyage from India to Caribbean colonies

    Working Conditions

    Plantation labor, housing, and daily life challenges

    Cultural Preservation

    Maintaining traditions, language, and religious practices