ORID is a structured questioning strategy including Objective, Reflective, Interpretive, and Decisional questions that has emerged as a successful adult teaching-learning technique. The ORID builds upon the tradition of the group discussion teaching method by including both the affective and cognitive domain and gives structure and substance to a…

Describes the study circle concept that pioneered in Sweden during the last century. Suggests that study circles can be sustained if their usefulness for education, communication, and leadership development can be demonstrated to organizations. Offers multiple forms of study circles for organizational use. (JOW)

Study circles such as the National Issues Forums encourage members to reflect upon and discuss community and social issues and foster reasoned advocacy and informed choices. (SK)