Fostering Learning in Small Groups (Paperback)

Jane Westberg

ISBN 10: 0826193315 / ISBN 13: 9780826193315

Published by Springer Publishing Co Inc, New York, 2004

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Paperback. Drawing on years of experience, the authors address the questions that educators may have about teaching small groups in the health professions. The first half of the book focuses on practical strategies involved in planning and facilitating learning in small groups. The authors discuss the characteristics of effective groups and emphasize the importance of using a collaborative approach. The second half focuses on planning for leading small groups that have specific purposes, such as providing a forum for discussion and dialogue, teaching communication skills, and helping learners to reflect on their patient care experience, and more. The book's broad orientation and practical emphasis will be useful to all educator in health care. Drawing on years of experience, the authors address the questions that educators may have about teaching small groups in the health professions. The first half of the book focuses on practical strategies involved in planning and facilitating learning in small groups. The authors discuss the characteristics of effective groups and emphasize the importance of using a collaborative approach. The second half focuses on planning for leading small groups that have specific purposes such as providing a forum for discussion and dialogue, teaching communication skills, and helping learners to reflect on their patient care experiences, and more. The book's broad orientation and practical emphasis will be useful to all educators in health care. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fostering Learning in Small Groups (Paperback)
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826193315
• ISBN 13: 9780826193315
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Drawing on years of experience, the authors address the questions that educators may have about teaching small groups in the health professions. The first half of the book focuses on practical strategies involved in planning and facilitating learning in small groups. The authors discuss the characteristics of effective groups and emphasize the importance of using a collaborative approach. The second half focuses on planning for leading small groups that have specific purposes, such as providing a forum for discussion and dialogue, teaching communication skills, and helping learners to reflect on their patient care experience, and more. The book's broad orientation and practical emphasis will be useful to all educator in health care.

About the Authors

Jane Westberg, PhD, is Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Faculty Associate in the Ethics and Humanities Program at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Hilliard "Hill" Jason, MD, EdD, is currently Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Faculty Associate in the Ethics and Humanities Program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.