Course

Small Group Facilitation

Started Oct 7, 2020
0.25 credits

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Full course description

When teaching in a small group setting, the instructor serves as a facilitator, providing students the opportunity to develop communication, leadership, teamwork and problem solving skills that are necessary for clinical practice. In this overview of small group facilitation, explore the characteristics of effective small group learning, the stages of group formation, common group problems, and strategies facilitators can use to promote group discussion.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this online activity, learners will be able to:

1) Describe characteristics of effective small group learning.
2) Identify the stages of small group formation.
3) Recognize and address common group problems.

ACCREDITATION

Texas A&M University College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION

Texas A&M University College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

PRESENTER DISCLOSURE

All speakers/presenters for this educational event have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNERS DISCLOSURES

None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

 

Technical Requirements

For best performance, Canvas should be used on the current or first previous major release of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Because it's built using web standards, Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or any other device with a modern web browser.

Mobile Devices

The Canvas interface was optimized for desktop displays, so using small form factors such as phones may not be a pleasant experience in using Canvas. For the best user experience, please download the Canvas mobile applications.

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