Fostering Learning in Small Groups
A Practical Guide
Drawing on years of experience, the authors address the questions that educators may have about teaching small groups in the health professions. The first half of the book focuses on practical strategies involved in planning and facilitating learning in small groups. The authors discuss the characteristics of effective groups and emphasize the importance of using a collaborative approach. The second half focuses on planning for leading small groups that have specific purposes, such as providing a forum for discussion and dialogue, teaching communication skills, and helping learners to reflect on their patient care experience, and more. The book's broad orientation and practical emphasis will be useful to all educator in health care.
- List of Appendixes
- Small Groups in Health Professions Education
- Preparing for Leading Small Groups
- Preparing Yourself for Leading Groups
- Leadership Tasks, Challenges, and Strategies During Group Sessions
- Coleading Small Groups
- Facilitating Discussions and Dialogues
- Facilitating Problem-Based Learning Groups
- Teaching Communication Skills
- Processing Patient Care Experiences
- Providing Support and Fostering Personal Growth
Foreword, Vincent A. Fulginiti, MD
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Part 1: Generic Concepts and Issues
Part 2: Planning for and Leading Groups with Specific Tasks
Epilogue
References
Index

- Release Date: January 1, 2004
- Paperback / softback
- 288 Pages
- Trim Size: 6in x 9in
- ISBN: 9780826193315
- eBook ISBN: 9780826193322
- Series: Springer Series on Medical Education