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Team-Based Learning Oscar D. Ayala 01/25/2014 GradSTEP 2014 Vanderbilt University

Overview 0 Introductions 0 Individual RAP Quiz 0 Group RAP Quiz/Discussion 0 Most Challenging Questions from RAP Quiz 0 Significant Problem 0 Overview of TBL 0 CFT Resources

Individual RAP Quiz 0 Readiness Assurance Process (RAP) 0 10 mins

Group RAP Quiz 0 Retake the quiz with a group (4-5 students) 0 Use the Scratch-Off cards to submit your response as a group 0 20 mins

Most Challenging Questions? 0 Difficult enough to create discussion 0 Students should obtain 50-60% correct

Group Activity on Significant Challenge Prompt: Give one example of how we can develop and incorporate models in education at Vanderbilt that focus on identifying tools and thinking in terms of modules/protocols to create and foster the next generation of true visionary leaders in society?

Team-Based Learning 0 Flipped classroom design 0 Focuses on student preparation outside of class and application of knowledge in the classroom 0 Can be applied for each module/unit in the class 0 Typically have multiple-choice questions (for scratch-off)

Structure of TBL Method Reading Preparation Readiness Assurance Process: 1. Individual Quiz 2. Group Quiz 3. Appeals 4. Mini-Lecture Application Activities on Significant Challenge(s). Students work in teams to make a significant decision on the same problem and report simultaneously. Out of Class (e.g. 30 – 50 pgs) In Class (e.g. 1 – 1.5 hrs) Out of Class (e.g. 3 – 5 class meetings)

Theoretical Basis of TBL 0 The teacher is a guide to facilitate the learning process 0 Learners should have their understandings of specific material challenged while collecting new experiences 0 Relevant problems along with group discussion will help foster and promote learning 0 Learning requires reflection Svinicki 2004, p. 242; Kaufman 2003

Implementing TBL in Your Class 0 Strategically-Formed Teams of Students 0 Readiness Assurance 0 Have clearly defined challenging questions that will help accomplish goals for unit/module 0 Application Activities 0 4 S’s (Significant problem, specific choice, same problem, and simultaneous report) 0 Discussion about questions 0 Typically lasts for a few weeks 0 Peer Evaluations

Teaching/TBL Resources 0 Center for Teaching 0 Team-Based Learning 0 Team-Based Learning Collaborative 0