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Chapter 4.2 - How to Do Small Group Teaching

from Section 4 - Formal Teaching

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 October 2022

By
Professor Nisha Dogra  and
Dr Khalid Karim
Edited by
Patrick Hughes  and
Julie Langan Martin
Patrick Hughes
Affiliation:
NHS Forth Valley
Julie Langan Martin
Affiliation:
University of Glasgow
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Summary

In this chapter, the strengths and challenges of small group teaching are outlined.  Indications for small group teaching are presented and different types of small groups are discussed. The importance of setting out ground rules are highlighted and the role of the facilitator explored. Practical tips to improve the learning environment are given, potential pitfalls are identified, and tips to address them are detailed.

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Teaching Psychiatry to Undergraduates , pp. 85 - 91
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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