Fostering learning in small groups : a practical guide / Jane Westberg, Hilliard Jason.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Westberg, Jane.

Contributor:

Jason, Hilliard, 1933-

Series:

Springer series on medical education.

Springer series on medical education

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Group work in education.

Medicine--Study and teaching.

Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer, c1996.

Summary:

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

Contents:

Contents; List of Appendixes; Foreword; Introduction; Acknowledgments; PART 1: Generic Concepts and Issues; 1. Small Groups in Health Professions Education; 2. Preparing for Leading Small Groups; 3. Preparing Yourself for Leading Groups; 4. Leadership Tasks, Challenges, and Strategies During Group Sessions; 5. Coleading Small Groups; PART 2: Planning for and Leading Groups with Specific Tasks; 6. Facilitating Discussions and Dialogues; 7. Facilitating Problem-Based Learning Groups; 8. Teaching Communication Skills; 9. Processing Patient Care Experiences

10. Providing Support and Fostering Personal GrowthEpilogue; References; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; W

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-259) and index.

ISBN:

1-281-81876-3

9786611818760

0-8261-9332-3

OCLC:

437109749