[Verification of Learning Effects by Team-based Learning]

Yakugaku Zasshi. 2017 Nov 1;137(11):1419-1423. doi: 10.1248/yakushi.17-00094. Epub 2017 Sep 5.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

It has been recommended that active learning methods, such as team-based learning (TBL) and problem-based learning (PBL), be introduced into university classes by the Central Council for Education. As such, for the past 3 years, we have implemented TBL in a medical therapeutics course for 4-year students. Based upon our experience, TBL is characterized as follows: TBL needs fewer teachers than PBL to conduct a TBL module. TBL enables both students and teachers to recognize and confirm the learning results from preparation and reviewing. TBL grows students' responsibility for themselves and their teams, and likely facilitates learning activities through peer assessment.

Keywords: learning effect confirmation; peer assessment; preparing time; reviewing time; team-based learning.

MeSH terms

  • Education, Pharmacy / methods*
  • Educational Measurement*
  • Group Processes*
  • Humans
  • Learning*
  • Problem-Based Learning
  • Students, Pharmacy / psychology*
  • Teaching*