title: Practical Team-Based Learning from Planning to Implementation.
abstract: Team-based learning (TBL) helps instructors develop an active teaching approach for the classroom through group work. The TBL infrastructure engages students in the learning process through the Readiness Assessment Process, problem-solving through team discussions, and peer feedback to ensure accountability. This manuscript describes the benefits and barriers of TBL, and the tools necessary for developing, implementing, and critically evaluating the technique within coursework in a user-friendly method. Specifically, the manuscript describes the processes underpinning effective TBL development, preparation, implementation, assessment, and evaluation, as well as practical techniques and advice from authors' classroom experiences. The paper also highlights published articles in the area of TBL in education, with a focus on pharmacy education.
authors.affiliation: Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Montgomery, Auburn.
authors.forename: Heather P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Whitley
authors.affiliation: Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa.
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bell
authors.affiliation: Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio.
authors.forename: Marty
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Eng
authors.affiliation: Pacific University School of Pharmacy, Hillsboro, Oregon.
authors.forename: David G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Fuentes
authors.affiliation: Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Montgomery, Auburn.
authors.forename: Kristen L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Helms
authors.affiliation: Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa.
authors.forename: Erik D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Maki
authors.affiliation: Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, University of the Pacific, Stockton, California.
authors.forename: Deepti
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vyas
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods*; D004522:Educational Status; D005178:Faculty; D030141:Feedback, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D010379:Peer Group; D011340:Problem Solving; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D013339:Students, Pharmacy; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Team-based learning; active learning; classroom education; learning; pharmacy education; teaching