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  • Designed for groups of three or more individuals who would like to get together to discuss a quality book with the purpose of improving professional practice
  • Based on a book chosen by participants using the guidelines and rubric provided in the syllabus
  • Ideal for after-school planning, grade-level meetings, book clubs, or other venues that encourage meaningful professional discussions
  • Can only be taken twice in a calendar year (once between January and June, and once between July and December)

Course Requirements.

Each course requires that participants:

  • Establish a group of 3-15 educators who wish to explore a topic as a group rather than individually
  • Choose a book based on the instructor's recommended resource list and read 300 pages
  • Create a learning circle journal using the example provided in the syllabus
  • Complete an action plan based on group discussion and professional reading
  • Create a one page end-of-course reflection paper that documents what you have learned and how you plan to use your new knowledge
  • A grading rubric is included in the syllabus and each assignment is carefully explained. Your instructor will be available for email consultation

Prices

First Time Participant: $270
Returning Participant: $250
Group Facilitator: $220

For more information contact: Gretchen McKay mckay@chapman.edu.

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