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  • Cohort 1 Year 2: Book Study Group

    This Book Study activity is for returning SIG teachers.  This year, participants can select the book they would like to discuss; a list of suggested titles can be found here: suggested books.  Please check with your SIG coordinator whether or not everyone at your site will be reading the same book.

    • Step 1 - Click here to download and print the book study directions and forms (updated Mar 2, 2012)
       
    • Step 2 - Review the requirements of the book study activity and form your book study groups.  Groups should have no more than 10 people and no less than 5 people.
       
    • Step 3 - Complete the book request form so our office can purchase books for your study group.
       
    • Step 4 - Select a "convener" who will organize and facilitate the first meeting.  For the convener's other responsibilities, please refer to the book study directions.
       
    • Step 5 - Convene your first meeting.  In the first meeting, you should:
      • bring workshop packet
      • distribute books
      • schedule tentative dates for future meetings
      • select facilitators for future meetings
      • write down and submit any questions about the book study activity to Paul Hsu
         
    • Step 6 - Conduct 6 meetings focusing on the text
       
    • Step 7 -  Conduct the final meeting.  In the final meeting, you should:
      • bring your 0.5 - 1 page reflection
      • share aspects of reflection and overall takeaways from reading, as well as reflect on book study group process
      • hand reflection to convener, who will prepare the Book Study Group Summary that includes attendance sheets and reflections.
         
    • Step 8 - Convener faxes me the paperwork at (213) 241-4253, or alternatively, email me and I will come pick up the paperwork.