Table 2 TBL pre-class and class activity schedule
From: Team-based learning replaces problem-based learning at a large medical school
Time | Activity | Explanation of activity |
|---|---|---|
PRE-CLASS ACTIVITIES | ||
1–2 h | Pre-class reading or pre-recorded lectures | Student pre-preparation was aligned with the TBL of the week. |
10 min | Individual Readiness Assurance Test (IRAT) (administered on Blackboard) | Individual knowledge of the pre-reading was assessed by 10 Multiple Choice Questions, using single best answer format, with five options. |
CLASS ACTIVITIES | ||
15 min | Team Readiness Assurance Test (TRAT) (administered via Kuracloud, a cloud-based, content development tool used to deliver interactive lessons) | The same MCQ test was repeated by the students in their teams (TRAT). The test was administered using Kuracloud. One computer or laptop per team was used, with the intent of promoting discussion to establish team consensus. Unlike the 2016 TBL implementation, tutors and students were not told their scores, removing any competition between teams. |
25 min | Immediate feedback from the facilitators | The correct answers were given and explained by the facilitators with the use of pre-prepared powerpoint presentations. |
105 min | Clinical problem solving activities | Students then worked in their teams on their problem solving activities, using knowledge consolidated through the prior steps. |
5 min | Close | |