Readers 2 Leaders—an exciting service-learning opportunity!
In the Great Books Readers 2 Leaders (R2L) program, high school or college students learn how to lead literature discussions for younger students in their communities. The older students develop leadership skills, explore teaching as a career, and deliver a wonderful program to children who look up to their leaders as role models.
Readers 2 Leaders offers students serious service learning for the following valuable skills:
Leadership—Set goals, make decisions, and facilitate group interaction
Teaching—Carry out group instruction with planning, preparation, and assessment
Teamwork—Collaborate with peers in all aspects of the program
Problem-solving—Identify challenges and develop strategies to meet them
R2L participants earn up to 35 service-learning hours and certification as a Shared Inquiry Leader by the Great Books Foundation.
The Readers 2 Leaders Package
Readers 2 Leaders provides professional instruction and materials, including:
- Two engaging, professional-quality workshops led by Great Books Foundation instructors
- Sound educational materials detailing group learning activities and discussion strategies developed for student discussion leaders
- Anthologies of high-interest, multicultural literature for elementary students, for 10 reading and discussion sessions
- Advice and forms to help you set up, coordinate, and evaluate the program
Ready to get started?
The Readers 2 Leaders Start Up Packet will lead you through the process step by step. To learn more, contact Margo Criscuola by phone (1-800-222-5870 ext. 246) or e-mail.
Readers 2 Leaders was developed in part by generous support from the Staples Foundation for Learning.