Dear Mary Jane,
In my mind, there are two key considerations. One is the ability of
each of the teams to literally "get their heads together." The other is
the ability to communicate team-to-team during the class discussions.
Generally speaking, even in tiered classrooms with fixed desks/tables, I
like individual seats on rollers to maximize the ease of face-to-face
discussions within the teams. (Note: I've seen several excellent
designs of varying sizes. As far as the overall shape of the room is
concerned, I look for a room that is approximately square so that
distance between the teams is as small as possible to facilitate
discussion between teams. Thus, I think the ideal overall configuration
for larger classes is a tiered (so teams can be eye-to-eye), U-shaped
configuration of TEAMs (with individual seats on rollers) in a
relatively square room.
Larry
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Larry K. Michaelsen
Professor of Management
University of Central Missouri
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Warrensburg, MO 64093
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>>> "Freund, Mary Jane" <[log in to unmask]> 11/16/06 3:56 PM >>>
Good Afternoon,
Here at Indiana University School of Medicine, use of TBL is
expanding.
As we continue to
expand the use of TBL throughout the four year curriculum, we are
wondering what classroom
configurations (facilities- chairs, tables, etc) serve as "best
practice"
for TBL. In researching TBL resources hoping to find
this sort of information (and not finding much specific info), I am
turning to you for your thoughts.
If you could design a space dedicated to TBL, what are specific
physical
elements that you believe would enhance/foster the TBL experience?
I'll gladly collate responses, and send them to the group!
I appreciate your creative assistance!
MJ
Mary Jane Freund
Educational CQI Manager
Medical Education & Curricular Affairs
Indiana University School of Medicine
714 Senate Avenue, E- F 200
Indianapolis, IN 46202- 3297
Phone: 317.278.1428
Fax: 317.278.8165
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