Hello! My name is
Alicia Swanson. I am a graduate student at Concordia College in Moorhead,
MN working on my master's degree in nursing education. I have been
exploring team based learning (TBL) as a teaching strategy in nursing education.
As a part of my independent study for the semester, I have implemented
team-based learning in my practicum setting. My practicum experience is in
theory class related to pediatric nursing and specific disease processes.
I have reviewed the articles
on the TBL website and read the TBL book. It is all wonderfully written
information!! In addition, I have had a wonderful time exploring this teaching
strategy. I was wondering would you mind me asking you questions via email about
your experience with team-based learning?
First of all, have you heard
of any nursing instructors or schools that have implemented TBL
into their curriculum? If so, could you describe the course, how it was
implemented, and your success with the strategy? I have seen a lot of medical
education programs with TBL but nothing much on nursing. In my literature
review, I did not find may references related to team-based learning. Do you
have any other references that are of assistance to you?
Also, I have had a lot of
student resistance in implementing this new teaching strategy. Do you have any
suggestions for a smoother transition? I have even had students trying to
sabotage the class period by not preparing in hopes that I may lecture the
entire period. Also, the evaluations reflect that they want lecture and nothing
else. How long does it typically take for students to "adjust" to this new
way of learning? I have also found that they are complaining about how I am not
"teaching them" or that it is like an "independent study." Have you experienced
any of these reactions from students?
Any feedback or additional
references and ideas would be much appreciated. I thank you so much for your
time. Happy Holidays!!
Sincerely,
Alicia
Swanson