Team based learning (TBL)
Could this team based strategy transform your teaching?
TBL, a structured group learning approach, has many potential benefits, including high levels of learner engagement, preparation and participation. Use these OER to explore the TBL process and opportunities if affords.
Articles
Improved learning outcomes and teacher experience: a qualitative study of team-based learning in secondary schools
Based on the benefits of team-based learning (TBL) in higher education, our project investigated possible benefits of TBL in secondary education. We found that, despite challenges, the benefits of using TBL in secondary schools make it worth teachers’ time and effort. We conducted a year-long qualitative study with 13 teachers from Ireland, Spain and UK. While teachers found preparation time, institutional requirements, and managing student team dynamics challenging, challenges were outweighed by benefits including improved student engagement, quality of learning, skill development, and teacher job satisfaction. We recommend further TBL training for secondary-level teachers and further research into this topic. Published in Social Sciences and Humanities Open Journal.
Date published: 2023 | License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Book chapters
Team-based learning (TBL)
This chapter provides an overview of how to conduct TBL. It including a video which demonstrates the process and features comments from facilitators and learners about their TBL experience. This chapter is published as part of a book entitled: Educational Psychology. Published by Hudson Valley Community College, New York, US.
Date published: 2020 | License: CC BY NC SA 4.0
Conference symposium
European Team-Based Learning (TBL) symposium 2022
This document provides an overview of this symposium which was held in TUS in 2022, including presentation abstracts. This event was hosted by the European Team Based Learning community and TUS.
Date published: 2022 | License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Guides
Facilitating TBL – tools to succeed: pre class preparation
Traditionally, the pre-class preparation phase of TBL involved students covering readings prior to a session, but we are no longer confined to “text”, we can also provide access to content electronically e.g. through learning management systems (LMSs). This guide outlines 5 technology-related tips to keep in mind when we are considering how to design the pre-class preparation phase. Published by TUS.
Date published: 2020 | License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Groupwork in higher education: a practitioner’s guide
This resource is therefore designed to support TUS staff and higher education practitioners more generally, to successfully integrate group-based approaches, including team based learning, as part of their pedagogical toolbox.
Date published: 2022 | License: CC BY 4.0
Team based learning facilitator guide
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the basics of team-based learning. Published by TUS.
Date published: 2020 | License: CC BY 4.0
Technology for team based learning tools
This guide provides an overview of technology which can be used to support TBL. Published by TUS.
Date published: 2020 | License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Technology for team based learning: peer evaluation
This guide outlines the importance of peer review and evaluation to TBL and provides tools to support same. Published by TUS.
Date published: 2020 | License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Facilitating team based learning – tools to succeed: application exercises
This short guide features how digital technology can be utilised to transform the type of application exercise that can be used for TBL. Published by TUS.
Date published: 2020 | License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Enhancing team based learning (TBL) with technology – 5 tips: online TBL
This guide shares five tips to consider when planning online TBL. Published by TUS.
Date published: 2020 | License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Videos
Exploring team-based learning
This 35 minute video invites you to explore TBL and glean what might be helpful to you in your discipline. The first 20 minutes is a presentation and the remainder of the video is discussion with attendees. This video has been shared by Plymouth State’s (US) Open Learning and Teaching Collaborative.
Video credit: exploring team-based learning by PSU Open. CC BY 3.0
Date published: 2022 | License: CC BY 3.0
Team-based learning: group work that works
This 12 minute video is recommended by the Team-Based Learning Collaborative. It clearly outlines and captures the TBL process, including input from students regarding their experience of TBL. Shared by the Centre for Teaching and Learning, US.
Video credit: team-based learning: group work that works by the Centre for Teaching and Learning, US. CC BY NC ND 4.0
Date published: 2012 | License: CC BY NC ND 4.0
Learn and grow together
The TUS OER index provides additional OER which may be of interest, including OER relating to communication and professional development. A sample OER from our index is: the LEARN method: an interactive guide for effective learning. LEARN stands for: listen; elaborate; association; retrieval; and night. 
Image credit: the LEARN method: an interactive guide for effective learning book cover by Dr. Karla Lassonde. CC BY NC 4.0.
