title: Collaborative learning works!
abstract: Collaborative learning certainly has its benefits and can be implemented by faculty who are currently teaching in the traditional lecture format. Because this method fosters development of critical-thinking skills, students can acquire the necessary skills to become professionals who are an integral part of the health care team and continually pursue life-long learning.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Hygiene, School of Health Professions, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, Ga., USA.
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Tanenbaum
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Tilson
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005180:Faculty, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000523:psychology; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*