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Large 'small' groups: their place in higher education.

D J Horne

    Medical Education
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Small group teaching in higher education is effective, but research is limited. More studies are urgently needed, especially on seminar learning groups, to understand their impact on student learning.

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    Area of Science:

    • Higher Education Pedagogy
    • Educational Research Methodologies

    Background:

    • Small group teaching is considered an ideal pedagogical approach in higher education.
    • Existing literature on the effectiveness of small group teaching is not extensive.
    • Seminars, a common small group format, are less studied than lectures or tutorials.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the existing literature on the effectiveness of small group teaching in higher education.
    • To identify gaps in research, particularly concerning seminar learning groups.
    • To highlight the need for rigorous evaluative research in this area.

    Main Methods:

    • A comprehensive review of the relevant academic literature was conducted.
    • Studies focusing on the effectiveness of different small group teaching formats were analyzed.

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  • Particular attention was paid to research applicable to medical education.

    • Main Results:

    • Factual information regarding the effectiveness of small group teaching is scarce.
    • Seminars, despite their prevalence, have received significantly less research attention compared to lectures and tutorials.
    • The reviewed literature indicates a strong need for more empirical evidence.

    Conclusions:

    • There is an urgent need for well-designed evaluative research on small group teaching effectiveness.
    • Further investigation into seminar learning groups is particularly critical for advancing pedagogical understanding.
    • Evidence-based practices in higher education pedagogy require more robust research support.