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Training from Faculty Development Resources for Clinician Teachers: WSU Health Sciences Library and Librarians (FAMER)

Navigate the Small-Group Environment

Day one tasks Introduction. Set a respectful and collaborative learning environment. Lay the foundation of the small-group environment. Assessment review. Student goals. Create a respectful and collaborative learning environment.Engage students with and model respect, transparency, and professionalism.Respect Listen respectfully. Let others speak for themselves without interrupting or attempting to anticipate or finish their thoughts. Make […]

Assessment

Assessment of student progress in CBL is largely done through written assignments (“deliverables”) and work-based assessments (“WBAs”). Knowledge is assessed through multiple choice question exams that are not CBL specific, but represent the information learned during small-group sessions. These different assessments help to inform the student’s overall progress toward the core competencies.  Work-based assessments (WBAs) […]

Year 2

Session guidance A case preview and case questions are released before the small-group session so students can prepare for the first session and engage with the case and in clinical reasoning. Students who are less confident in their clinical knowledge have a chance to come to the group on a more even playing field. Housekeeping […]

Year 1

Session guidance A case preview and case questions are released before the small-group session to allow students to come to the first session prepared to actively engage with the case and in clinical reasoning. Students who are less confident in their clinical knowledge can come to the group on a more even playing field. Housekeeping […]

Case-Based Learning (CBL) Facilitator Guide

In this guide What is CBL? Case-Based Learning (CBL) is an active, small-group learning environment that uses a clinical case to prompt inquiry and exploration of core clinical and scientific concepts while developing clinical reasoning skills in a structured manner. With the guidance of faculty facilitators and collaboration with peers, students explore various core concepts […]