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Annette W Burgess1, Deborah M McGregor, Craig M Mellis
1Dr. Burgess is executive officer, Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Ms. McGregor is research project officer, Workforce Education and Development Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Professor Mellis is professor of medicine and associate dean, Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Team-based learning (TBL) is increasingly used in medical schools, but its implementation varies widely. This review found that while most programs report positive student experiences, a standardized framework is needed to better assess TBL
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Educational Psychology
- Curriculum Design
Background:
- Team-based learning (TBL) is a structured small-group learning strategy gaining traction in medical education.
- Numerous medical schools are implementing TBL across diverse settings and content areas.
- Understanding the current landscape of TBL adoption is crucial for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the extent, design, and practice of TBL programs in medical schools.
- To provide insights for curriculum planners and education designers regarding TBL implementation.
- To identify commonalities and variations in TBL application.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted in major databases (MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Knowledge, ERIC) from 2002 to 2012.
- Articles reporting original research on TBL in undergraduate medical education were selected.
- Studies were assessed based on seven core TBL design elements.
Main Results:
- Twenty articles met the inclusion criteria for the review.
- Significant variability was observed in the application and description of the seven core TBL design elements.
- The majority of studies reported positive student learning experiences with TBL.
Conclusions:
- Adherence to a standardized TBL framework is recommended for future faculty.
- This standardization will facilitate a clearer understanding of the impact and benefits of specific TBL features.
- Further research should focus on evaluating the relative merits of different TBL components.
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