Team-based learning: Moving forward in curriculum innovation: A commentary.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Parmelee, Dean X.,
- Source
- Medical Teacher; Feb2010, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p105-107, 3p
- Subject
- Michaelsen, Larry
University of Oklahoma
Baylor College of Medicine
Team learning approach in education
Medical education
Grants in aid (Public finance)
Cost effectiveness
Medical teaching personnel
United States
- Language
- ISSN
- 0142159X
The article discusses the team-based learning (TBL) approach in educational institutions. Larry Michaelsen, professor in the University of Oklahoma's Business School, U.S. developed TBL in 1990s. The three fundamental components of TBL being advanced preparation, readiness assurance and group application with peer evaluation. It is stated that TBL is increasingly adopted by medical educators and enhances the learning experience.