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  • Team-based learning (TBL) is a structured, collaborative pedagogical approach.
  • TBL involves permanent student teams, pre-class preparation, and in-class application of knowledge.
  • Active learning methods are increasingly adopted in higher education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare learning outcomes between TBL and moderate structure active learning in undergraduate neuroscience.
  • To identify specific TBL components contributing to enhanced learning.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of end-of-semester course evaluations from an undergraduate neuroscience course.
  • Comparison of student self-reported learning in TBL versus moderate structure active learning formats.

Main Results:

  • TBL courses demonstrated significantly higher self-reported learning in gaining, understanding, and synthesizing knowledge.
  • These improvements are attributed to TBL's readiness assurance and peer evaluation processes.

Conclusions:

  • Team-based learning significantly boosts self-reported knowledge acquisition and synthesis in neuroscience.
  • TBL's structure, particularly readiness assurance and peer evaluations, enhances student accountability and engagement.