scholarly journals Dysfunctional Team-Based Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-61
Author(s):  
Permphan Dharmasaroja
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Small Group Learning ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Specific Sequence ◽  
Team Based Learning ◽  
Group Responsibility

Team-based learning (TBL) is an innovative teacher-driven teaching method that uses a specific sequence of activities to foster individual and group responsibility in small groups of students that have been formed in order to answer questions and solve problems. TBL appears to have a number of benefits compared to conventional lecture-based teaching and traditional small group learning models. However, TBL has been modified in several ways for use in teaching within the curricula of medical schools. Research on the effects of TBL on the learning of students is still limited, and studies aimed at investigating whether the goals of TBL are achieved are rare. Medical schools that want to implement TBL in their curriculum and gain the benefits of TBL should ensure that those involved in the curricular process understand the essence of TBL. This review is primarily aimed at describing how dysfunctional TBL develops, and providing some suggestions regarding how to avoid it.  

scholarly journals Upper Primary Students' Perceptions of Small Group Learning in Learning Vietnamese Language

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Luong Hai Nhu Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Primary Students ◽  
Small Group Learning ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Group Assessment ◽  
Group Skills

<p>The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of upper-year students in Vietnamese primary schools about learning in small groups when studying Vietnamese language in comparison to traditional methods. Students’ perceptions of small group learning were explored through examination of five main factors: benefits, difficulties, group types, individual accountability, and group assessment.  An interpretive approach was used to explore the topic, from which data were collected in a two-phase multi-case study using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Four classes of three primary schools in Ho Chi Minh City, having different applications of small groups in learning, were selected for observation and survey by questionnaire. Twenty four students from the first phase of the study varying in gender and learning achievement were chosen for face-to-face interviews to examine more in-depth their perceptions about small group learning. To improve the trustworthiness of the research, teachers from these classes and principles of the schools were interviewed to obtain a more accurate overview of the research.  The study found that overall, Vietnamese upper-primary students preferred to learning in small groups to the traditional whole-class model despite the differences in implementing small group learning in each school. The results showed a positive concurrence with existing literature on the main findings, such as the three main benefits to students’ outcomes (e.g. academic achievement, social skills, and attitudes); and some inevitable difficulties when using this method for learning (e.g. time management, isolation and lack of group skills). The students’ choices of group types also reflected the current international students’ perceptions (e.g. preference for heterogeneous ability but homogeneous gender group).  The research also presented some interesting points unique to the Vietnamese context which might enrich the current literature of students’ perceptions of small group learning. They were the preference for large group sizes, the two-aspects of leadership, the preference for whole-group assessment, and the suitability of this method for learning Vietnamese language rather than other subjects. The research also showed the underlying influences of the desire for better achievement, the consideration for others’ feelings and the collective cultural context on Vietnamese upper primary students’ views of small group learning in learning Vietnamese language. The relationships between students’ gender and achievement to their perceptions of small group learning were also mentioned and described though these were not strong enough to generalise. A theoretical framework was proposed to illustrate the research findings. These findings suggest that small group learning should be implemented more frequently in Vietnamese primary schools and the study recommends that there be further training in group skills for students.</p>

Lived Experiences in ‘Active’ Small Group Learning

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
P. Ravi Shankar
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Medical Humanities ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Faculty Training ◽  
Small Group Learning ◽  
Group Facilitation ◽  
Facilitation Skills

Active learning is becoming increasingly important in medical schools. In this article, the author describes his experiences with active learning in two medical schools in Nepal. The author employed active learning during pharmacology ‘practical’ sessions and medical humanities modules, as well as during correlation seminars. The author has also used the technique during workshops. Faculties are trained in small group facilitation skills during faculty training workshops.

scholarly journals Scaffolding medical student knowledge and skills: team-based learning (TBL) and case-based learning (CBL)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette Burgess ◽  
Elie Matar ◽  
Chris Roberts ◽  
Inam Haq ◽  
Lucy Wynter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Clinical Reasoning ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Small Group Learning ◽  
Team Based Learning ◽  
Case Based Learning ◽  
Clinical Reasoning Skills ◽  
Case Based

Abstract Background Two established small-group learning paradigms in medical education include Case-based learning (CBL) and Team-based learning (TBL). Characteristics common to both pedagogies include the use of an authentic clinical case, active small-group learning, activation of existing knowledge and application of newly acquired knowledge. However, there are also variances between the two teaching methods, and a paucity of studies that consider how these approaches fit with curriculum design principles. In this paper we explore student and facilitator perceptions of the two teaching methods within a medical curriculum, using Experience based learning (ExBL) as a conceptual lens. Methods A total of 34/255 (13%) Year 2 medical students completed four CBLs during the 2019 Renal and Urology teaching block, concurrent to their usual curriculum activities, which included weekly TBLs. Questionnaires were distributed to all students (n = 34) and CBL facilitators (n = 13). In addition, all students were invited to attend focus groups. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results In total, 23/34 (71%) of students and 11/13 (85%) of facilitators completed the questionnaires. Twelve students (35%) participated in focus groups. Findings indicate their experience in CBL to be positive, with many favourable aspects that built on and complemented their TBL experience that provided an emphasis on the basic sciences. The learning environment was enriched by the CBL framework that allowed application of knowledge to solve clinical problems within the small groups with consistent facilitator guidance and feedback, their capacity to focus discussion, and associated efficiencies in learning. Conclusion While the TBL model was integral in developing students’ knowledge and understanding of basic science concepts, the CBL model was integral in developing students’ clinical reasoning skills. The strengths of CBL relative to TBL included the development of authentic clinical reasoning skills and guided facilitation of small group discussion. Our findings suggest that delivery of a medical curriculum may be enhanced through increased vertical integration, applying TBL in earlier phases of the medical program where the focus is on basic science principles, with CBL becoming more relevant as students move towards clinical immersion.

scholarly journals Learning and Teaching in Small Groups: Characteristics, Benefits, Problems and Approaches

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 587-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. W. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Clinical Teaching ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Discussion Groups ◽  
Small Group Learning ◽  
Small Group Session ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Team Based Learning ◽  
Learning Team

Small group learning may be defined as a group of learners demonstrating three common characteristics; active participation, a specific task and reflection. This article provides an overview of small group learning and teaching, describes the characteristics of this form of small group work, benefits, problems, potential causes of less than optimal sessions, and summarises specific approaches. These include tutorials, free-discussion groups, brainstorming, snowballing, buzz groups, paired (or one-to-one) discussion, clinical teaching, simulations, seminars, plenary sessions, problem-based learning, team-based learning, role plays, games and IT approaches. The article concludes with an emphasis on the importance of the teacher and a check list for use when planning, teaching and evaluating a small group session.

scholarly journals Inductive teaching method–an alternate method for small group learning

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. e246-e249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinci S. Jones ◽  
Andrew J.A. Holland ◽  
Wendy Oldmeadow
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Small Group Learning

Facilitating Small Group Learning in the Operating Department

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 148-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allyson Lipp ◽  
Alex Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Small Group Learning

Optimising learning in the operating department is crucial to ensure that all staff are appropriately skilled and knowledgeable in their sphere of practice. Learning in small groups is popular and a good use of limited resources for professional development. This paper explores three types of small groups and how this type of facilitation can be used in the operating department.

scholarly journals Talking through the problems: a study of discourse in peer-led small groups

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 555-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle D. Repice ◽  
R. Keith Sawyer ◽  
Mark C. Hogrebe ◽  
Patrick L. Brown ◽  
Sarah B. Luesse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Small Group Learning ◽  
Group Setting ◽  
Joint Decision ◽  
Student Discourse

Increasingly, studies are investigating the factors that influence student discourse in science courses, and specifically the mechanisms and discourse processes within small groups, to better understand the learning that takes place as students work together. This paper contributes to a growing body of research by analyzing how students engage in conversation and work together to solve problems in a peer-led small-group setting. This qualitative study evaluates video of Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) sessions in general chemistry, with attention to both the activity structures and the function of discourse as students undertook different types of problems across one semester. Our findings suggest that students talk their way through the problems; practicing a combination of regulative and instructional language to manage the group dynamics of their community of peer learners while developing and using specific disciplinary vocabulary. Additionally, student discourse patterns revealed a focus on the process of complex problem-solving, where students engage in joint decision-making by taking turns, questioning and explaining, and building on one another's ideas. While students in our study engaged in less of the deeper, meaning-making discourse than expected, these observations about the function of language in small-group learning deepens an understanding of how PLTL and other types of small-group learning based on the tenets of social constructivism may lead to improvements in science education, with implications for the structure of small-group learning environments, problem design, and training of peer group leaders to encourage students to engage in more of the most effective discourse in these learning contexts.

scholarly journals Upper Primary Students' Perceptions of Small Group Learning in Learning Vietnamese Language

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Luong Hai Nhu Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Primary Students ◽  
Small Group Learning ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Group Assessment ◽  
Group Skills

<p>The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of upper-year students in Vietnamese primary schools about learning in small groups when studying Vietnamese language in comparison to traditional methods. Students’ perceptions of small group learning were explored through examination of five main factors: benefits, difficulties, group types, individual accountability, and group assessment.  An interpretive approach was used to explore the topic, from which data were collected in a two-phase multi-case study using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Four classes of three primary schools in Ho Chi Minh City, having different applications of small groups in learning, were selected for observation and survey by questionnaire. Twenty four students from the first phase of the study varying in gender and learning achievement were chosen for face-to-face interviews to examine more in-depth their perceptions about small group learning. To improve the trustworthiness of the research, teachers from these classes and principles of the schools were interviewed to obtain a more accurate overview of the research.  The study found that overall, Vietnamese upper-primary students preferred to learning in small groups to the traditional whole-class model despite the differences in implementing small group learning in each school. The results showed a positive concurrence with existing literature on the main findings, such as the three main benefits to students’ outcomes (e.g. academic achievement, social skills, and attitudes); and some inevitable difficulties when using this method for learning (e.g. time management, isolation and lack of group skills). The students’ choices of group types also reflected the current international students’ perceptions (e.g. preference for heterogeneous ability but homogeneous gender group).  The research also presented some interesting points unique to the Vietnamese context which might enrich the current literature of students’ perceptions of small group learning. They were the preference for large group sizes, the two-aspects of leadership, the preference for whole-group assessment, and the suitability of this method for learning Vietnamese language rather than other subjects. The research also showed the underlying influences of the desire for better achievement, the consideration for others’ feelings and the collective cultural context on Vietnamese upper primary students’ views of small group learning in learning Vietnamese language. The relationships between students’ gender and achievement to their perceptions of small group learning were also mentioned and described though these were not strong enough to generalise. A theoretical framework was proposed to illustrate the research findings. These findings suggest that small group learning should be implemented more frequently in Vietnamese primary schools and the study recommends that there be further training in group skills for students.</p>

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