https://github.com/p2pu/handbook
https://github.com/p2pu/handbook
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/p2pu/handbook
- Owner: p2pu
- Created: 2021-02-16T10:31:29.000Z (over 5 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2023-04-19T17:05:30.000Z (about 3 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-12-29T15:32:45.015Z (over 1 year ago)
- Size: 36.6 MB
- Stars: 2
- Watchers: 4
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
---
description: >-
A comprehensive resource all about learning circles: how they work, how to
start one, and how to enjoy the process!
---
# P2PU Knowledge Base
**Learning circles** are free, lightly-facilitated study groups that meet regularly to learn from open educational resources.
Rooted in values of community, peer learning, equity, and open access, a learning circle typically has the following components:
* **a facilitator** (responsible for organizing the learning circle, not teaching: the group should work together to understand the material; see [**Facilitating Peer Learning**](facilitation/facilitation-basics.md))
* **a group of learners** (ideally 4–12 for an engaging group dynamic; see [**Finding Participants**](facilitation/finding-participants.md))
* **a regular meeting space** (in-person or online; see [**Setting Up Meeting Spaces**](facilitation/set-up-your-space.md))
* **recurring meetings** (90 minutes/week for 6–8 weeks is a sweet spot for building a productive group culture without being alienating due to the time commitment; see [**Meeting Structure**](methodology/learning-circle-structure.md))
* **dedicated learning materials** (often an online course; see [**Choosing a Course**](courses/choosing-courses.md))
Interested in starting your own learning circle? Read on!
{% content-ref url="methodology/learning-circle-checklist.md" %}
[learning-circle-checklist.md](methodology/learning-circle-checklist.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
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This knowledge base is maintained by [Peer 2 Peer University](https://www.p2pu.org/en/) (aka P2PU), a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining learning circle communities in public spaces around the world. [Learn more about us.](https://www.p2pu.org/en/about/)
All materials in this guide are licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons [BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode) license. You are free to download (click "Export as PDF" at the top right of any page), distribute, remix, and re-host these contents.