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Welcome to The ”true” story of the study circles. From an old society to a new. Many people wanted to take part in the new industrial society. Study circles 1922 2 877 1946 17 053 1975 291 000 . Leader Circles.
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Welcome to The ”true” story of the study circles
Many people wanted to take part in the new industrial society
Study circles 1922 2 877 1946 17 053 1975 291 000
Leader Circles The leader within the group – Facts from books, newspapers or other sources – Eager to use the knowledge
Correspendence Circles A teacher on distance – Eager to wait for feed back – dressed up for next challenge – A social group
Teacher Circles A skilled teacher available – Immediatly results and feed back on questions – Preparations individually at home
Characteristics • A small group, often 6-12 participants • Voluntary and motivated • Active participants • Great responsibility for their own progress • Teachers and leaders as supporters rather than transferrers of knowledge
Is there still a character of study circles Free to plan their studies, voluntariness, small groups Teachers or leaders understanding and taking advantage of active participants A social, non formal atmosphere The participants needs are in focus
Motives for participation in a circle • Searching for community and fellowship 73% • To learn more in ”my subject” 68% • To meet new people 52% • To improve my general knowledge 45% • Develop our already existing group 44% • Meet people for further contacts 26% • To fulfil a mission in a ”club”, network 21% • Skill learning 17% • Learning for a mission in a union 15%
Who decides the contents in the circle? The circle leader and members together 52% The circle leader 29% The participants together 11% The participants individually 4% ”I don’t know” 4%
”forms much used in our circle” We talked a lot out of the leaders knowledge 39% We talked a lot out of texts 25% The leader told us a lot 39% The leader showed us much how to do 43% We had a lot of ”solution of problems” 15% We looked a lot on films, videos, photos etc 10% We had a lot of home works 16% We had a lot of tests 4%
Impacts in a short run Knowledge/skill 73,8% Individual progress 58,7% Social community/fellowship 58,7% Continue to study the subject 63,2% Join a new study circle 63,2% Apply for a longer education 14,2% To earn my living from this subject 8,9%
Impacts in a long perspective Continue to study the subject 65% Join other study circles 50% Take part in the society 20% Apply for a long education 18% Join a network or association 18% To earn my living from this subject 12%
Will there still be a need for a non formal study circle tomorrow? Between generations – Differences in needs or background – ”Other” knowledge – Alternative methods – Needs to be together or ….
Other forms than study circles complete the outfit – like cultural programs and other learning activities