Published 15th December 2020

Peer Learning Circles

As part of the Community Practitioners Network (CPN) we will be offering Peer Learning Circles.

What are Peer Learning Circles?

People often find that the best way to learn new skills is through doing something, and then reflecting on this with others.  The Peer Learning Circles will help you apply the skills that you are developing as community practitioners, to the work you are involved with on the ground.

We want to encourage members of the Community Practitioners Network (CPN) to learn from their shared experiences. Developing new ways of problem-solving and reflecting on the challenges faced in your own neighbourhoods. Together, building a powerful network acting on the issues that people care about.

The Peer Learning Circles will be an essential part of your own personal and professional development and are offered through the Community Practitioners Network (CPN). They will be:

  • An online space for individual reflective learning
  • A chance to gain direct knowledge from your peers to take back to your neighbourhoods and support action
  • A place for peer reinforcement and testing of practice using authentic experiences
  • A chance to examine principles and study best practice to bring about change
  • A safe environment to explore innovative ways of thinking and doing
  • A great place to encourage personal growth or professional knowledge and development
  • A space to help personal understanding of how other members achieve constructive results
  • A chance to develop new relationships and advance new ideas
I joined the network to feel connected to others doing the same work. To gain opportunities to improve my practice and feel supported. Opportunities to share my learning and experiences with others.

How, when and where will the Peer Learning Circles take place?

The Peer Learning Circles will involve regular small group get-togethers online.

  • The groups will be made up of 6-10 members with different levels of experience in community practice.
  • The Peer Learning Circles will take place fortnightly for 3 months
  • The group meetings will last 90 minutes
  • All group members will have opportunities to share their experiences of community practice
  • There are no limits to the number of Peer Learning Circles – this is an ongoing benefit for CPN members

What is the cost?

The Peer Learning Circles are being offered as part of the CPN. The CPN costs £12 per month as part of a rolling subscription.

We strongly believe that reflective learning is an important part of an individual’s personal and professional development.

How do I sign up?

The Peer Learning Circles are an ongoing benefit within the CPN, and we will support continuing group sessions, if and when required.

 

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