Because of this and because you want to be a successful conversation leader, you will need to do at least some preparation for every conversation group meeting. One of the best preparations you can make is preparing the students for the informal nature of conversation group. In this way, you will not have any broken expectations on any student's behalf. Try putting together a mini-syllabus outlining conversation group. The group may meet in the lunchroom, outside on the lawn, or in a classroom.
All topics are open for discussion .
Conversation group will be an informal time in which students and conversation leaders exchange news, feelings, and thoughts. Also, we may take short trips to art galleries and other locations of interest on and nearby the University of Florida campus. Conversation group preparation should not take too much time. In fact, a week with five one hour meetings should take only 1-2 hours of preparation. Remember that too much structure will ruin the fun and necessary informality of conversation group.