Thick Description Observation

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

2 hours

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Created by Dr. Kris Acheson-Clair, CILMAR, Purdue University.

 

Luhrmann, T.M. (2015). Thick description: Methodology. International encyclopedia of the social & behavioral sciences (2nd ed.) (pp. 291-293). Elsevier.

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Observe a space through analytical and cultural lenses. 2. Make connections between physical space, behavior, and culture. 3. Write a thick description based on their observations of a space.