LibGuides: Residents as Teachers Toolkit: Instructional Methods & Strategies

Small Group Teaching

Reference list for Small Group Teaching
The Miller School of Medicine at Miami University of Ohio has compiled a list of suggested readings about small group teaching.
Small Group Teaching
Spencer, J. (2009). The Clinical Teacher. 6(1); 56-58.
Small Group Teaching Skills presentation -- UT Southwestern
The Office of Medical Education at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School provides numerous faculty development resources including a Residents-as-teachers module focused on small group teaching skills.

Microskills enable teacher to effectively assess, instuct, and give feedback more efficently.

The 5 Micro-Skills Model for Clinical Teaching includes:

Neber JO, et al: A five-step "microskills" model of clinical teaching. J Am Board of Fam Pract 1992; 5:419-24

Clinical Education Tips & Tutorials
Instructional Methods and Strategies
The Alliance for Clinical Education devotes an entire chapter to Instructional Methods and Strategies in the medical setting in the Guidebook for Clerkship Directors which is available on-line. Contents are relevant & applicable to residency as well.