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I think TBL could be used in any size class.  Obviously the dynamics are different if you have a class of 6, but it doesn't mean the same benefits from working with others aren't possible.  The smallest I've had is three teams (15 students).  24 is a great size for four teams of 6.  With only three or four teams, I think there are more opportunities for cross group interaction and inter-group evaluation.  That is, teams can evaluate the work of all of  the other teams as critical analysis of 2 or 3 other groups is not cumbersome.  

Just a few thoughts.

Molly Espey

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Molly Espey
Department of Applied Economics and Statistics
263 Barre Hall
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kent Fisher 
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  Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:52 AM
  Subject: Small classes


  The astronomy class I'm planning to use TBL in has a maximum enrollment of 24 students (I can stretch it by a few). I'm wondering if anyone on the list uses TBL in classes this size (or smaller), and, if so, what adaptations have been tried. Are there special pitfalls to be avoided in a class like this? Later on, I may use TBL in my physics classes, which have enrollments from about 10-20 students. Is there a limit below which TBL should not even be attempted?

  Regards,

  Kent Fisher
  Assistant Professor
  Columbus State Community College
  Biological & Physical Sciences Department
  482 Nestor Hall
  (614) 287-2515