Small Group Teaching
NOTE: For resources on problem based learning, which is a specific
sub-category of small group learning, see the separate page of PBL
resources.
Beebe, Steven and John Masterson. 3rd edition. Communicating in Small
Groups. New York: Harper Collins College. Glenview IL: Scott, Foresman and
Company. 1993.
- Although this TEXTBOOK is written for college students, there are
issues and suggestions that are relevant to teachers in the health professions.
Topics include small group communication theory, group formation, nonverbal
group dynamics, and conflict management.
Johnson David W, Robert T. Johnson and K. A. Smith. Cooperative Learning:
Increasing College Faculty Instructional Productivity. ASHE-ERIC Higher
Education Report No. 4. Washington, D. C.: The George Washington University,
School of Education and Human Development, 1991.
- In this BOOK, the authors propose the use teacher-supervised but student-run
groups in college classrooms, but the concept and strategies can be used
in health professions education.
King, Virginia G and Norma A. Gerwig. Humanizing Nursing Education: A
Confluent Approach Through Group Process. Wakefield, Mass: Nursing Resources,
1981.
- Topics in this BOOK include a humanistic philosophy of education,
a method of group process, the role of the teacher, and the "how to"
of group process. The authors contend that since total development-cognitive
and affective-is essential to the nurse, nurse educators must deal with
students as "whole persons," not merely as cognitive beings. They
contend that nursing education can be humanized by using a combined learning
theory consisting of a Gestalt approach, confluent education, and group
process.
Tiberius, Richard G. Small Group Teaching: Troubleshooting Guide. Toronto:
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, 1989.
- This MONOGRAPH is built around problems that are commonly faced by
group leaders.
Westberg, Jane and Hilliard Jason. Fostering Learning in Small Groups:
A Practical Guide. New York: Springer Publisher, 1996. 259 pages
- The authors of this BOOK first address generic concepts and issues
(the rationale for small groups; steps in preparing for small groups; leadership
tasks, challenges and strategies; and coleading small groups). Then they
focus on planning and leading groups with specific tasks (facilitating discussions
and dialogues, facilitating problem-based learning groups, teaching communication
skills, processing patient care experiences, and providing support and fostering
personal growth. NOTE: This book is written for faculty in all the health
professions.
Whitman, Neal A. and Thomas L. Schwenk. A Handbook for Group Discussion
Leaders: Alternatives to Lecturing Medical Students to Death. Salt Lake
City, Utah: University of Utah School of Medicine, 1983. 38 pages
- The authors of this HANDBOOK briefly address the organization of the
subject, teacher characteristics, session characteristics, planning for
a group discussion, teaching techniques, and evaluation of group discussion
teaching. An evaluation tool is included.
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