Taking the Plunge:
It's Time to Lead Your First Study Group!

Welcome!

Some have said that leading a study group at BOLLI is one of the most satisfying things that they have done. The experience is exhilarating, the sense of shared accomplishment and camaraderie is extremely rewarding. So why don’t more people lead study groups? We all have doubts: What if the topic isn’t interesting? How can I organize the course? How can I manage the class? Well, put those doubts to rest. This study group will walk you through all the steps required to prepare and lead a terrific course, and we’ll do it together, in a collaborative, supportive group with two experienced study group leaders and SGL guest speakers. We’ll look at what makes a great course, help you focus on a great topic, find sources, plan a syllabus, practice class leadership, build a website and even master Zoom. Taking advantage of web sites and handouts, you will not need to purchase any books. Plan for two hours of preparation per week. By the end of the semester your course proposal will be polished and you will be ready for an exciting new experience at BOLLI.

The weekly syllabus is listed below. This ten week course will meet on Mondays, course period 2 from 11:10am to 12:35pm. Please email us if you have any questions, comments or issues.

Best regards,

Quinn and Ollie