Small group teaching
An effective way of learning in medical education
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small group teaching, medical education, educator, learningAbstract
The medical education is shifting from teacher centric methods to student centric methods in these times. Nowadays more emphasis is given on learning component as compared to teaching component. Earlier, the large group teaching was considered as the principle method to deliver the content to the large number of students. But since few years, the small group teaching has over taken in imparting the knowledge as well as skills in medical students. The small group teaching plays a key role in developing confidence, self learning ability, critical thinking as well as problem solving skills, and leadership & team working capacity among the students. In this method, the educator plays a role of facilitator rather than lecturer, where the students are given problems or tasks instead of readymade solutions. It provides opportunity to the students for interactive discussion and masters them in communication skills also which is need of the time. Small group teaching demands time, resources, well planning and active participation from both educators as well as learners. If some principles are considered and followed then it can give better outcome and can be made enjoyable reflective learning experience for students.
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