Team-based learning

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In education, team-based learning is learning by having learners work in teams to solve problems.[1][2]

Team-based learning can be a vehicle to enhance problem-based learning.[3]

Implementation of team learning

The four essential principles of team-based learning are:[4]

  1. Teams must be properly formed and managed. The students should be well mixed.
  2. Students must be made accountable for their individual and group work
  3. Team assignments must promote both learning and team development
  4. students must have frequent and timely feedback.

Regarding team assignments, there are 4 S's:[5]

  1. Significant Problem. Select a relevant, significant problem.
  2. Same Problem. Teams work on the same problem, case or question.
  3. Specific Choice. Teams are required to make a specific choice.
  4. Simultaneous Report. Teams report their choice simultaneously.

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References

  1. Knight, Arletta Bauman; Michaelsen, Larry K. (2004). Team-Based Learning: A Transformative Use of Small Groups in College Teaching. Stylus Publishing (VA). ISBN 1-57922-086-X. 
  2. Michaelsen, Larry K.; Dean X. Parmelee, Kathryn K. McMahon, Ruth E. Levine, Diane M. Billings (2007-11). Team-Based Learning for Health Professions Education: A Guide to Using Small Groups for Improving Learning, 1. Stylus Publishing. ISBN 157922248X. 
  3. Fink, L. Dee; Michaelsen, Larry K.; Knight, Arletta Bauman (2002). Team-based learning: a transformative use of small groups. New York: Praeger. ISBN 0-89789-863-X. 
  4. Michaelsen, LK. Getting Started with Team-based Learning
  5. Sibley, J. Team-based Learning: alternative to lecturing in large class settings.