Explaining Medical Students' Experiences on the Implementation of Team-Based Learning in Medical Semiology Course

Background: Today, innovative and active teaching methods such as Team-Based Learning (TBL) have attracted the interest of a large number of accrediting bodies, educators, and administrators. In this regard, exploring students' experiences and opinions to identify the benefits and challenges of these methods will help in the better and more effective use of these methods. Objectives: Considering the above, this study attempted to explore the lived experiences of general medicine students regarding the implementation of TBL in the medical semiology course. Methods: This study employed a qualitative approach and a descriptive phenomenological study to achieve its objectives. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, with data saturation achieved after ۱۰ interviews. The data were analyzed using the Colaizzi method. Results: Data analysis revealed ۱۸۷ initial codes, ۳۳ subcategories, and ۱۱ categories. The categories included: developing soft skills in students; continuity of learning; peer learning; the teacher as a learning facilitator; preparing for future teamwork; learning through formative assessment and feedback; attending active and dynamic of students in class; deep and sustainable learning; creating a favorable learning atmosphere in the classroom; challenges and limitations of implementing TBL; solutions for enhancing the quality of TBL. The findings indicated that the three categories — “preparation for future teamwork”, “creating a favorable learning atmosphere in the classroom”, and “developing soft skills in students” — had the highest frequency and codes. Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrated that the benefits and achievements of TBL outweigh its challenges and limitations. Nevertheless, it is essential to ensure its proper and planned implementation with adequate supervision. In addition, preparing and empowering instructors is crucial to ensure the success of this method and other interactive approaches.

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Education ، Teaching ، Student ، Medicine ، Medical