What is Team Based Learning Active small group

What is Team Based Learning? Active small group based instructional strategy Promotes problem solving skills and critical thinking ability while encouraging interpersonal communication skills. Used for many years on business and science, but more recently introduced to nursing and medical Clark, Nguyen, Bray & Levine, 2008

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Team Based Learning S Collaborative learning with a specific sequence of learning S Increases student motivation S Holds students accountable for being prepared and contributing to discussion S Engages students in the application of course content

Team Based Learning Adapted from Sibley & Spindonoff, n. d.

Order of TBL module S Pre-requisite reading from texts and handouts S “Readiness Assurance Tests” taken individually (IRAT) and then as a group (GRAT) with immediate feedback S Appeals allowed (open book) S Facilitator clarifies concepts and resolves questions

Order of TBL module S “Application focused exercises” S Challenging clinically oriented problems. S Four “S’: S significant problem, S same problem, S specific answer, S simultaneous reporting S “Intra-team” discussion is followed by “Inter-team discussion regarding the correct answer S Facilitator guides discussion and resolves questions

What is the relevance of developing teamwork skills in healthcare professionals? S Effective teams are one factor shown to improve patient outcomes and work environment S Skills in being an effective part of a team can be developed. S Check out this website for more information: S http: //teamstepps. ahrq. gov/index. htm

Evaluation Individual Readiness Assurance Tests Group Readiness Assurance Tests Application Activities Peer Evaluation

Expectations for Preparedness § Weekly readings: 3 hours per credit hour, per course. B 244=9 hours/week § Need to be present to earn group readiness test points and application points § Do not use class time to do other personal activities (texting, emailing, doctor appointments, etc). Plan accordingly

Communication with the faculty S If unable to take RATs/application activities , need to notify the faculty BEFORE the class period. S Make-up exam/IRAT can be given only in case of serious illness, injury or severe extenuating circumstances. Discuss with me. You may be asked to provide documentation.