How to Conduct a Study Circle 2024

Learning Objective

This course primarily aims to introduce foundational popular education principles through the study circle methodology and further how these principles can be incorporated into online study circles. The course will explore the unique challenges online education presents and some of the available platforms and methods aimed at participatory, interactive, and creative forms of online education.

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Who is this course for

The course is for prospective study circle leaders and members to conduct their online study circles with a firm understanding of the methodology.

Learning Outcome

At the end of the course, participants should be able to

1. Articulate what a study circle is, its principles, and framework.
2. Articulate the roles of a study circle leader and member.
3. Articulate the basic steps in conducting a study circle.
4. Reflect on the effectiveness of the study circle methodology in fostering solidarity and pursuing collective action.
5. Discuss the different considerations and unique challenges in doing online study circles.
6. Explore the different platforms that may be used in conducting online study circles.
7. Explore the different online tools that may be used in conducting online study circles.

Mode of delivery

Hybrid (self-paced and facilitated sections)

How is it delivered?

Some parts synchronous and some parts asynchronous

Course Duration

1 month

No of hours required

12 hours

Technical Requirements

Should have access to a smart phone or a computer and a stable internet connection

Software requirements

Internet browser, Whatsapp, PDF reader, Moodle app (if doing course on smart phone), Microsoft Word or similar applications.

Prior Knowledge

Knowledge on how to use OLA as a student, basic skills to utilize apps like Youtube, internet browser, etc.

Organisation Of Course Designer:

IFWEA