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?