Workshop D

TEAM BASED LEARNING: HOW TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN ACTIVE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

Kate J. F. Carnevale PhD

Pharmacology, Physiology and Biophysics, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Room L109C

This session aims to familiarize faculty interested in utilizing the evidence based active learning methodology of Team Based Learning (TBL). This session will provide an overview of method and the literature evidence behind the TBL technique, best practices, as well as practical experience adapting a traditional lesson to the TBL format. Participants can choose to provide their own lesson example or use a provided example, getting real-time assistance and troubleshooting for creating an impactful learning session while attending this workshop. The session will also provide a live demonstration of TBL where the participants will be the “students” and get a feel for the delivery of a TBL style session.

Target Audience:

Faculty and staff who would like to understand and apply the basics of Team Based Learning in their Classes and Programs.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this workshop, learners will be able to:

  • Describe Active Learning and the utility of the TBL method
  • Explain the principles and components of delivering TBL session
  • Design resources for a TBL session: Pre-work, IRAT, TRAT, and Application Questions
  • Implement the TBL method in an abridged setting

Session Outline:

  • Overview (10 minutes): brief introductions, review Learning Objectives and ask for participant input on what experience they have with active learning and what they hope to gain from the session.
  • Background (10 minutes): of Active Learning, evidence for the effectiveness of TBL, and the basic components of TBL administration.
  • Participant Implementation (30 minutes): working individually or in small teams, participants will apply the steps of TBL preparation to creating their own TBL session. The presenter will circulate to answer any questions. Participants can volunteer to share their TBL topic and process with the group.
  • Best Practices (10 minutes): tip and suggestions to maximize impact of the session.
  • Demonstration (20 minutes): participants will engage with the TBL together as the learners using one TBL developed during the session.
  • Wrap Up (10 minutes): pedagogical discussion time and Q&A.