The closing date of the Learning Circle should be listed in the time line of the Learning Circle Plan. Circle members may need to be reminded of the timetable and the ending date. It is nice to plan for the end so that circle partners have a chance to say good-bye as the work is completed. When people worked closely together to accomplish a task, it is natural for them to feel some sadness when the work is done and the group disbands. It is important the circle members reflect on the experience and share their closing thoughts with their partners.
Activity 3.3.1 – Final reflections
Approximately 30 minutes.
- Open your personal page on the learning circle wiki and reflect on the process and the learning experience of participating in a learning circle. Some thoughts that you could consider sharing include:
- How did you cope with the demands of time, firstly on your own project and secondly, in collaborating with the other projects?
- Did you gain the benefits that were set out in the project goal?
- Did you achieve your project objectives?
- What are some of the best lessons that you learned during the learning circle?
- How did you approach the challenges during the process?
- Is there anything that you will do differently next time?
- How will you take this learning circle experience further?
Activity 3.3.2 – Final goodbyes
Approximately 30 minutes.
- The last remaining things to do in this learning circle is to thank your learning circle partners.
- Consider follow up activities and suggest these to the members.
