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Peer reviewedOliver, Leonard P. – Adult Learning, 1995
Describes the study circle concept that pioneered in Sweden during the last century. Suggests that study circles can be sustained if their usefulness for education, communication, and leadership development can be demonstrated to organizations. Offers multiple forms of study circles for organizational use. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Discussion Groups, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedOliver, Leonard P. – Adult Learning, 1990
Study circles such as the National Issues Forums encourage members to reflect upon and discuss community and social issues and foster reasoned advocacy and informed choices. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Advocacy, Citizenship Education, Discussion Groups
Oliver, Leonard P. – 1987
The study circle concept, now almost a century old, is by far the most popular form of adult education in Sweden. Swedish study circles are sponsored by 10 national educational associations that receive substantial annual subsidies from the national government. Together with 140 folk high schools (residential adult programs), university short…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Discussion Groups, Educational History
Oliver, Leonard P.; Feldmann, Ann, Ed. – 1983
This study examines past and present public issue forums and their role in the United States political system. The first chapter describes traditional forms of the public forum such as town meetings, neighborhood societies, lyceums, university extension programs, and settlement house networks. Analyzed next are the content, organization, and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Citizen Participation, Citizenship, Citizenship Education
