Small Group Dynamics
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The document discusses the effectiveness of small learning groups and the key role of tutors in fostering a relaxed and informal environment that encourages student interaction and disclosure of uncertainties. It emphasizes the significance of social and cognitive dynamics in peer learning, including the importance of feedback for student growth. The document also highlights students' preferences for being taught by peers who are closer to their experiences, suggesting that relatable tutors enhance learning outcomes.
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Small Group Dynamics
- 1. Small Group Dynamics Jamie Giles [email_address]
- 2. How do small learning groups work best? What do you look for in a tutor?
- 3. content incentive interaction society cognitive affective social
- 4. First Impressions Count! setting the tone PAL often “ relaxed and informal ” Students feel able to ask questions/disclose ignorance Peer-tutors can effectively focus on areas of weakness A relaxed atmosphere was identified as key element of peer-learning when compared to consultant-led learning.
- 6. What is the Role of a Tutor? Teach by conveying concepts and information Facilitate sessions by encouraging students to learn via effective management of the session Balance is key
- 7. cognitive content incentive ccc “ We just did our OSCE six or seven months ago, whereas when you get consultants, some of them don ’ t even know what OSCEs are. ” “ I knew for a fact that when I did it I didn ’ t quite understand it properly. To admit that would be embarrassing, so as a tutor I often ask them how they are getting on. ” social affective interaction “ As a student it ’ s good to be taught by people who are a little bit older than you, who have gone through the process”
- 8. The Art of Feedback
- 9. How have you experienced feedback? Good? Not so good?
- 10. What sort of feedback drives learning?
- 11. Climate Thoughts & feelings Non-judgmental Behaviour Observed facts Specifics Amount Improvement Well-defined goals Personality Hearsay Generalisations Unknown Goals Guide 31 to Workplace-Based Assessment Evidence-Based Feedback
- 13. B A D C F E 1 5 4 3 2 6 Today’ s plan is one way to organise groups How many other ways could today have been done?