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Table 1 Components of the ACTIVE teaching format

From: Using an ACTIVE teaching format versus a standard lecture format for increasing resident interaction and knowledge achievement during noon conference: a prospective, controlled study

ACTIVE teaching format

Assemble into groups

Convey learning objectives (3–5)

Teach background information

Inquire through cases and questions

Verify understanding through voting with cards and debriefing the groups

Explain answer choices and educate on the main learning points