Team Based learning, a Global Teaching Method, an Experience

Team Based learning, a Global Teaching Method

Authors

  • Sudha Shivaraj Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, International Medical School, Bangalore 54, India
  • Medha Joshi Head, Medical Education Unit and Professor of Pharmacology, International Medical School, Bangalore 54, India

Keywords:

Active learning, peer evaluation, problem solving, small group teaching, team work

Abstract

Introduction: Team based learning (TBL) is a student centred, active learning strategy designed to support the development of cooperative learning. It facilitates the development of individual accountability, problem solving, communication, teamwork and organizational skills. In TBL, students solve complicated case scenarios based on real life-like situations in a three-phase approach consisting of Preparation phase, Readiness assurance phase and Application phase. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the impact of TBL in promoting active learning by comparing the scores of Individual Readiness Assessment Test (IRAT), a measure of individual student performance and Group Readiness Assessment Test (GRAT), a measure of performance of students in teams. Method: Three TBL sessions based on the essential components proposed by Michaelson were conducted in pathology for second year MBBS students. Result: The median scores of GRAT are higher when compared to IRAT in all the TBL sessions. This difference is statistically significant (P<0.001) which shows that TBL promotes active learning. Conclusion: TBL is an active learning strategy that delegates the students with greater responsibility and provides opportunity for higher level learning. It facilitates the development of individual accountability, problem solving, communication, teamwork and organizational skills. [Shivraj S Natl J Integr Res Med, 2019; 10(3):55-59]

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Published

2019-07-01

How to Cite

Shivaraj, S., & Joshi, M. (2019). Team Based learning, a Global Teaching Method, an Experience: Team Based learning, a Global Teaching Method. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 10(3), 55–59. Retrieved from http://nicpd.ac.in/ojs-/index.php/njirm/article/view/2557

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Medical Education and Humanities