MedEd Studio: The Origins of Team-Based Learning
Professor Larry Michaelsen, the inventor of team-based learning, discusses the origins and implementation of this teaching method.
In this episode of MedEd Studio Professor Larry Michaelsen explains that his goal was to teach students how to apply knowledge and work effectively in groups. The idea for team-based learning came to him when he needed a way to engage large classes without resorting to lectures. The readiness assurance process, where students work in teams to solve problems and make decisions, became a central component of team-based learning. The method gained popularity in medical schools and has since been adopted in various disciplines.
Takeaways
- The readiness assurance process, where students work in teams to solve problems and make decisions, is a key component of team-based learning.
- The method gained popularity in medical schools and has been adopted in various disciplines.
- Implementation fidelity is important for the success of team-based learning.
Larry K. Michaelsen
Larry K. Michaelsen (Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from The University of Michigan) David Ross Boyd Professor Emeritus at the University of Oklahoma, Professor of Management at Central Missouri State University, a Carnegie Scholar, a Fulbright Senior Scholar and, former Editor of the Journal of Management Education.