Study Group Leaders Handbook Contents

The following is the table of contents for the Academy for Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) Study Group Leaders Handbook:

Basic Concepts of A.L.L. Learning

A.L.L. Study Group Leaders

• What Will be Expected of You?

The Proposal Process

• Choosing the Topic
• Testing Your Idea
• Organizing the Course
• Preparing the Study Group Proposal
• The Role of the Curriculum Committee
• Committee Review
• Executive Council Action
• Study Group Leaders Meeting

Preparing to Lead a Study Group

• Gathering Materials: Limiting the Task
• Structure and Method
• Reading Materials
• Equipment Needs
• Guest Speakers
• Field Trips
• Course Syllabus
• Co-leader or “Understudy”
• Orientation and Social
• Help from the A.L.L. Executive Director and the Office

Leading an A.L.L. Study Group

• Leader’s Role and Responsibility
• Introducing Your Plan
• The First Session
• Ongoing Guidance
• Facilitating Discussion
• Communication within A.L.L.
• Visitors to A.L.L. Study Group Sessions
• Study Group Rooms
• Evaluation as an On-going Process

End of Term Procedures

• Evaluation Forms
• Historical Record
• Congratulations and Thanks

Study Group Participants’ Roles and Responsibilities

• Completing Assignments
• Participating in Discussion
• Reports or Presentations

Appendices

• Study Group Proposal Form
• Sample Study Group Proposals
• Guidelines for Copyright Regulations
• Confirmation of Speaker - Sample Letter
• Study Group Evaluation Form