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Introducing Learning Circles

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Explanation of Learning Circles

 

The following is derived from Dr. John Wallace's explanation of Learning Circles.  

 


 

Learning Circles are a simple dialogue format that allows each person to express their view without being interupted.  They are especially helpful to get a group to hear everyone's perspective equally.  In all of this the facilitator is both facilitator and full-fledged participant in the process—she sits with everyone else in the circle; she takes a turn responding to the question; and enters into the cross-talk as the spirit moves her.


 

Learning circles proceed in three simple stages

 

I. The Question

The Facilitator poses a question.  The question is always something that matters; it is not trivial.  A litmus test of a good question is whether it would be something you are interested in answering, and interested in hearing eveyone's answers.


 

II. Response

Going in a regular way without interruption around the circle each participant has an opportunity to express his or her thoughts in response to the question.


 

III. Cross-Talk

After everyone has either responded or chosen to pass, the space is opened up for cross-talk—questions, comments and further thoughts that have been called to mind by what has been heard in the circle go-around.


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