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Teaching & Learning Tips 7: small‐group discussion
Author(s) -
Lemoine Elizabeth R.,
Rana Jasmine,
Burgin Susan
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/ijd.13706
Subject(s) - facilitator , tutor , medicine , group (periodic table) , small group learning , medical education , large group , mathematics education , psychology , social psychology , chemistry , organic chemistry
Challenge: The success of a small‐group discussion depends in large part on the effectiveness of the facilitator or small‐group tutor. How can a facilitator successfully manage diverse views and knowledge bases of participants while also contributing as a member of the group? Herein, we provide tips for managing small‐group discussions that can be applied widely in dermatology didactics.