How to…: use small groups in medical education.
This is the first of a number of articles on the use of small-group methods in medical education. The aim of this contribution is to introduce teachers to the underlying issues they must consider before embarking on a particular technique. The advantages of small-group learning are described and practical suggestions for facilitating effective small-group discussion are offered. Teachers are advised that the use of small groups for learning requires meticulous course planning. Specific examples of how small-group teaching methods can be used to advantage in preclinical and clinical courses will be published in future issues.
Lecturer in Medical Education, University of New South Wales, PO Box 1, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia.
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