Teaching Methods

Question 1

Small group teaching

Answer 1

6_8 people in a group

Large groups can have subgroups in workshop format

Question 2

Small groups vs lectures

Answer 2

Only 5% in lectures are retained
Active self directed approach rather than passive
Large amounts of material should not be covered
Interaction is the key in small groups

Question 3

What is good small group learning

Answer 3

1Active learning
2Build on prior knowledge
3Relate to student learning needs
4Applicable to practice
5Cycles of action and reflection
6Teach technical skills
7Have effective group tutors

Question 4

Good small group tutor

Answer 4

1.Relaxed
2Focussed
3Allows group learners to take ownership of learning
4Effective in knowing group dynamics

Question 5

Roles of a tutor

Answer 5

Instructor
Consultant
Devils advocate _ oppoding views
Facilitator
Manager_ time keeping etc
Neutral chair

Question 6

Techniques used in small groups

Answer 6

Get started
Ice breakers
Set ground rules

Question 7

Techniques in small groups

Answer 7

Snowballing
Task given.After 5 mimutes compare notes in pairs.
Then after 5 minutes discuss notes with another pair.
Then all 4 compare notes.
Then more complicated tasks _ groups get larger enabling all to participate.

Question 8

Techniques in small groups

Answer 8

Jigsaw _ cross over

Groups cross over after a task except 1 member who remain

Question 9

Techniques in small groups

Answer 9

1.Buzz groups _ discuss with neighbour
2.Fishbowl_ inner groups perform / outer groups give feedback.
After 20 minutes roles reverse.
3.Group round _ Everyone says something in turn. Helps engage all at the start.
4.Circular questioning _ Question( prepared by member or tutor ) another group member.
5.Using triggers _ scenarios; videos; pictures for PBL.
6.Baliant groups _ Meet regularly to discuss patient issues.

Question 10

Stages of group interactions

Answer 10

Forming
Norming
Storming
Performing
Adjourning

Question 11

Simplified Hierarchy

Answer 11

See one
Do one
Teach one

Question 12

Complex procedural hierarchy

Answer 12

See one
Assist in several
Do several supervised
Gradually do several unsupervised

Question 13

Activating schema

Answer 13

Background knowledge of the learner

Build on that

Question 14

Schema refinement

Answer 14

Advanced learners

Apply basic knowledge to solve problems

Question 15

1 minute perceptor

Answer 15

Use in a clinical setting 
commitment
justification
application
positive re enforcement 
correction of mistakes 
Use all not a buffet

Question 16

Delphi technique

Answer 16

Anoynimity
Iteration
Statistical group response
Expert input

Used in surveys
participant recruitment
Data analysis

Question 17

Ending the delphi technique

Answer 17

No cut _offs
Depends on sample nos; available resources;and aims.
2_4 rounds to meet goals and avoid study fatigue.