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Teaching & Learning conference 2011 Small Group Learning: Training Facilitators in Task & Process

Teaching & Learning conference 2011 Small Group Learning: Training Facilitators in Task & Process Lorna Olckers (School of Public Health and Family Medicine) and Lindiwe Dlamini (School of Public Health and Family Medicine). Presentation structure. Overview of small group learning

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Teaching & Learning conference 2011 Small Group Learning: Training Facilitators in Task & Process

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  1. Teaching & Learning conference 2011 Small Group Learning: Training Facilitators in Task & Process Lorna Olckers (School of Public Health and Family Medicine) and Lindiwe Dlamini (School of Public Health and Family Medicine)

  2. Presentation structure • Overview of small group learning • Task vs Process • Group phases • Roles & dynamics • Conclusion & recommendation

  3. Small Group Learning • Educational shift from didactic lecture-style teaching to student-centred small group learning • Health Sciences Faculty • Problem-Based Learning (PBL) • Experiential learning (BP/BHP) • Becoming a Professional (BP) • Becoming a Health Professional (BHP) • Multi-professional groups • 12 students per group • 3 hours per week x 12 weeks • Facilitator-led

  4. Group Task & Process Task Link to outcomes Activities-based Process Dynamics Roles Phases

  5. Group Phases • Distinct phases • Across weeks • Within each session

  6. What can we do?

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  10. Roles & Dynamics • Examples include:

  11. What is going on? • Monopolizer • Tends to dominate • Maybe perceived as a leader • Motivations vary • Anxiety • Fear of inadequacy • Fear of closeness • Rebellion against authority • Silent member • Uninvolved • Non-participatory • Motivations vary • Attention seeking • Anxiety • Fear of self-disclosure • Difficulty in verbalising

  12. What can we do? • Ask ourselves • What is going on? • What strategies can we use? • Beforehand - Come in prepared • In the moment - Divide into subgroups • Afterwards - Allow time for in-group reflection • Caution! • Be careful to balance group & individual needs

  13. Conclusion Groupwork requires a focus on task & process Recommendations Small group facilitators should be trained in group dynamics, roles and phases Training to mirror the group experience

  14. References • Edmunds, S. & Brown, G. (2010). Effective small group learning. AMEE Guide 48 • Northen, H. (2001). Social work with groups. 3rd Ed • Northouse, L.L. & Northouse, P.G. (1998). Health communication: strategies for health professionals, 3rd Ed • Tuckman, B (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological bulletin 63:384-399 • BP/BHP FACILITATOR TEAM!

  15. Questions?

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