We are doing a nursing course this semester...7 students....2 teams... Mostly we are going to use the rap process and stick to lectures, discussion and other active learning technique for the balance of class time....may do peer editing dyads.....probably will try some application exercises....but don't expect the same quality of results you get in a bigger class Jim _________________________________________________ Jim Sibley Manager Centre for Instructional Support Faculty of Applied Science University of British Columbia 2208-6250 Applied Science Lane Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4 Phone 604.822.9241 Fax 604.822.7006 Email [log in to unmask] Web www.learning.apsc.ubc.ca ________________________________________________ (c) Copyright 2005, Jim Sibley, All rights reserved The information contained in this e-mail message and any attachments (collectively "message") is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient (or recipients) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this message in error and that any review, use, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. ___________________________________________________ -----Original Message----- From: Team Learning Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Smith, David W Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 6:43 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Just one team? I did this one term. The students never worked with each other to address problems. Every time they had a question or problem, they would turn to me for the answer. It was too easy to do this. I tried leaving the room when I expected the students to work as a team so they couldn't ask me to answer every question. While it had this effect, it violated their expectations of what I should be doing as a professor. I have also done classes of about 10-12 with two teams. This was better, but not great. I have found that when there are three or more teams there is a huge change in the dynamics of the class as well as the teams. The teams start to interact better internally. Ever since I realized this I have argued for class schedules that will increase enrollment to at least 15, preferably nearer 25. Many of my colleagues find this peculiar, since the mythology is that a smaller class is better. This number is very small for straight lecturing, though students expect it. I would consider some other active learning techniques for a class of 8 or smaller. Their may be better techniques to assure readiness and foster student initiative with such a small group. Regards, David Smith David W. Smith, Ph.D., M.P.H., C.Stat. Associate Professor, Biostatistics Fellow, Institute for Health Policy The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio Branch Campus voice: (210) 562-5512 e-mail: [log in to unmask] Can helium filled footballs be kicked farther than air filled balls? -----Original Message----- From: Team Learning Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Maureen Jonason Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 8:18 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Just one team? I am teaching a small class of six students this semester. Will TBL work with only one team?