Study Circles are another technique that has a variety of different uses and variations. At it’s core a study circle comprises a small group of people, usually between 5 -12 who look at a particular subject in depth and develop some recommendations or decisions from their study.

Variations include:

Who establishes the Circles?

Who provides the information?

Meeting resources eg: venue or facilitator?

Possibilities include:

• The participants themselves,

• Government

• A Non Government Agency

Is there a specific topic? Sometimes it is left to the participants, sometimes it is the reason

for the study circle. Topics have included:

• What should be the Abortion Policy for (this country)?

• How might we best overcome racism in our neighbourhood?

• What might be the key ways to progress development of our community?

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