Fostering learning in small groups
Subtitle: a practical guide
By: Jane Westberg, Hilliard Jason.
Contributors: Jason, Hilliard, 1933-
Series: Springer series on medical education
Publisher: Springer
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 267
Subjects: Medicine -- Study and teaching.; Group work in education.
Description: Drawing on years of experience, the authors address the questions that educators may have about teaching small groups in the health professions. The first half of the book focuses on practical strategies involved in planning and facilitating learning in small groups. The authors discuss the characteristics of effective groups and emphasize the importance of using a collaborative approach. The second half focuses on planning for leading small groups that have specific purposes such as providing a forum for discussion and dialogue, teaching communication skills, and helping learners to reflect on their patient care experiences, and more. The book's broad orientation and practical emphasis will be useful to all educators in health care.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-259) and index.