Burgess, A., van Diggele, C., Roberts, C. orcid.org/0000-0001-8613-682X et al. (1 more author) (2020) Facilitating small group learning in the health professions. BMC Medical Education, 20 (S2). 457. ISSN 1472-6920
Abstract
There is now good evidence that small group teaching provides a fruitful academic environment, which optimises learning, particularly in the healthcare setting, and especially when compared to lectures. An individual student’s understanding of knowledge is increased when they are able to actively compare and build on their own understanding in conjunction with their peers. Small group teaching provides opportunities for learners to work collaboratively, and promotes team-building skills – skills that are essential to work within healthcare settings. The aim of this paper is to provide health professional students and early career health professionals involved in peer and near peer teaching, with an overview of approaches and tips to improve learner engagement when facilitating small groups.
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Keywords: | Facilitation; Health professional students; Peer assisted learning; Small group learning; Team building skills; Clinical Competence; Curriculum; Health Occupations; Humans; Learning; Peer Group; Teaching |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > The Medical School (Sheffield) > Academic Unit of Medical Education (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 26 Jun 2023 10:21 |
Last Modified: | 26 Jun 2023 10:21 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-020-02282-3 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Science and Business Media LLC |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1186/s12909-020-02282-3 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:200818 |
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