TITLE |
Study Circle Handbook, The: A Manual for Study Circle Discussion Leaders, Organizers, and Participants |
AUTHOR |
Study Circles Resource Center |
PUBLISHER |
Study Circles Resource Center |
YEAR |
1993 |
PAGES |
15 |
MEDIA |
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ORDER |
Study Circles Resource Center
PO Box 203
Pomfret, CT 06258 |
LANGUAGE |
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BOOKSTORES |
#http://www.studycircles.org/pages/pub.html#
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ANNOTATION |
This handbook presents the fundamentals of successful study circle discussion leadership. It also includes pointers for study circle organizers and participants, and concludes with "A comparison of dialogue and debate," a piece that helps distinguish study circles from other types of discussion.
The study circle process is a simple and powerful method for learning that builds on the experiences and knowledge of group members and expands horizons by ensuring that a variety of views is considered. It is critical that a study circle have an effective and competant leader; one who will guide and give the group focus, but at the same time encourage group ownership of the discussion. This handbook is a guide to help leaders accomplish this task and create successful and effective study circles.
The contents of this brief manual are as follows:
Introduction
What is a study circle?
Overview of a typical study circle
Tips for effective discussion leadership
Dealing with typical challenges
The role of the organizer
The role of the participant
A comparison of dialogue and debate
Each section contains subheadings in bold to facilitate clear and concise portrayal of information. |
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NUMBER |
204 |