Small Group Teaching Deirdre Bonnycastle Regina General Hospital

Objectives 1.Describe the similarities and differences between small group and classroom teaching. 2.Practice using 4 teaching techniques useful in small groups.

Background Cooperative Active Self directed Experiential The CASE Curriculum Model

Similarities ?

Differences ?

Four Techniques 1.Microteaching 2.Cases 3.Questioning 4.Structured Controversy

Microteaching Set –Attention –Motivation Body –Content –Activity Closure –Summary –Feel Good

Task 1 Pick a topic and create a plan for the Set

Case Studies The most commonly used technique in the Set and Closure Works best when combined with higher order questions ng

Task 2 With a partner identify what teaching need you want a case study to meet create a brief case study that meets that need

Questioning Metacognition Understanding Memorization

Who What When Where Describe List Identify Define Match “Just the facts, Mam”

Understanding How does one think like a physician? Applying Organizing Integrating Analyzing Generating Evaluating

Metacognition Reflection Critiquing the evidence Examine the steps used to reach a conclusion Examine the Paradox Created by Julian Beever, this image is a sidewalk illusion

Example How does Dr. Harding use questions in this session?

Task 3 Identify two analyzing questions for your case study that could be used in the Body of your session

Task 4 With a partner, identify two reflective questions that could be used in the Body of your session

Structured Controversy Side 1 and 2 Debate A Switch sides