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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454760303321

Autore

Westberg Jane

Titolo

Fostering learning in small groups [[electronic resource] ] : a practical guide / / Jane Westberg, Hilliard Jason

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer, c1996

ISBN

1-281-81876-3

9786611818760

0-8261-9332-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (289 p.)

Collana

Springer series on medical education

Altri autori (Persone)

JasonHilliard <1933->

Disciplina

610.711

610/.71/1

Soggetti

Group work in education

Medicine - Study and teaching

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-259) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; List of Appendixes; Foreword; Introduction; Acknowledgments; PART 1: Generic Concepts and Issues; 1. Small Groups in Health Professions Education; 2. Preparing for Leading Small Groups; 3. Preparing Yourself for Leading Groups; 4. Leadership Tasks, Challenges, and Strategies During Group Sessions; 5. Coleading Small Groups; PART 2: Planning for and Leading Groups with Specific Tasks; 6. Facilitating Discussions and Dialogues; 7. Facilitating Problem-Based Learning Groups; 8. Teaching Communication Skills; 9. Processing Patient Care Experiences

10. Providing Support and Fostering Personal GrowthEpilogue; References; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; W

Sommario/riassunto

Drawing on years of experience, the authors address the questions that educators may have about teaching small groups in the health professions. The first half of the book focuses on practical strategies involved in planning and facilitating learning in small groups. The authors discuss the characteristics of effective groups and emphasize the importance of using a collaborative approach. The second half



focuses on planning for leading small groups that have specific purposes, such as providing a forum for discussion and dialogue, teaching communication skills, and helping learners to reflect