OLLI Study Group Proposal Form
A Study Group ideally is a group of 12-18 OLLI members who come together for 4-8 sessions to discuss materials dealing with a specific topic. It is proposed and facilitated by a member or other volunteer leader and is designed for those who enjoy active participation.
Types of study groups (please circle the type that best describes the study group you are proposing):
1)
Facilitator leads all sessions.
a.
Most study materials
are chosen by the facilitator.
b.
Group members supplement
these materials with their own readings and knowledge.
2)
A team of facilitators
leads all sessions.
a.
Facilitator team
chooses most study materials.
b.
Group members
supplement these materials with their own readings and knowledge.
3)
Facilitator asks for
participants to lead some sessions.
a.
Original discussion
materials are chosen by the facilitator.
b.
Subsequent volunteer
leaders may choose their own materials for individual discussions.
c.
Group members
supplement these materials with their own readings and knowledge.
4)
Facilitator chooses to
follow the Shared Inquiry or Modified Shared Inquiry approach to
discussion. (Great Books uses this
method and has materials available.)
a.
The facilitator
chooses the study material and uses prepared questions. He/she may or may not participate in the
discussions.
b.
Other members of the
group may sometimes serve as facilitators and choose materials.
c.
Group members
supplement these materials with their own readings and knowledge.
Title of Study Group
you would like to facilitate:
Your Name (s):
Your email address
(es):
Your phone number (s)
(daytime contact):
Brief description of Study Group topic and/or activity: (please indicate any prerequisites or specialized knowledge needed, such as computer skills):
Suggested number of
sessions:
Suggested topics for
each session:
Intersession period you prefer to offer this Study Group: (Nov. – Jan.) (April – May)
(June – July) (August – September). The OLLI study group calendar may be found at:
http://olli.illinois.edu/studygroups/proposals_process.php
Reading materials and source, if any:
Please briefly describe your knowledge, interest and experience with this topic:
If you have questions about your proposal, please contact Janet Summers, jis@illinois.edu or 244-9141