What is Team Based Learning?
Active small group based
instructional strategy
Promotes problem solving skills and
critical thinking ability while
encouraging interpersonal
communication skills.
Used for many years on business and
science, but more recently introduced
to nursing and medical education Clark, Nguyen, Bray & Levine, 2008
Video
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Team Based Learning
 Collaborative learning with a specific sequence of learning
 Increases student motivation
 Holds students accountable for being prepared and contributing to discussion
 Engages students in the application of course content
Team Based Learning
Adapted from Sibley & Spindonoff, n.d.
Order of TBL module
 Pre-requisite reading from texts and
handouts
 “Readiness Assurance Tests” taken
individually (IRAT) and then as a
group (GRAT) with immediate
feedback
 Appeals allowed (open book)
 Facilitator clarifies concepts and
resolves questions
Order of TBL module
 “Application focused exercises”
 Challenging clinically oriented problems.
 Four “S’:
 significant problem,
 same problem,
 specific answer,
 simultaneous reporting
 “Intra-team” discussion is followed by “Inter-
team discussion regarding the correct answer
 Facilitator guides discussion and resolves
questions
What is the relevance of developing teamwork
skills in healthcare professionals?

Effective teams are one factor
shown to improve patient
outcomes and work
environment

Skills in being an effective part
of a team can be developed.
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Check out this website for
more information:
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http://teamstepps.ahrq.gov/in
dex.htm
Evaluation
Individual Readiness Assurance Tests
Group Readiness Assurance Tests
Application Activities
Peer Evaluation
Expectations for Preparedness
 Weekly readings: 3 hours per credit hour,
per course. B244=9 hours/week
 Need to be present to earn group
readiness test points and application
points
 Do not use class time to do other
personal activities (texting, emailing,
doctor appointments, etc). Plan
accordingly
Communication with the faculty
 If unable to take RATs/application activities , need to notify the faculty
BEFORE the class period.
 Make-up exam/IRAT can be given only in case of serious illness, injury or
severe extenuating circumstances. Discuss with me. You may be asked
to provide documentation.