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Led by:

Marieke Kruidering, PhD
Dept of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology

Katherine Hyland, PhDBiochemistry
Dept of Biochemistry and Biophysics


Much of clinical and classroom teaching takes place in small groups. A faculty member can use the skills for leading an effective discussion and encouraging active student participation in a variety of instructional formats including case studies, problem-based learning, and small group discussions. In this session, we will use video clips, small and large group discussion to identify characteristics of effective small group discussions and facilitation techniques.

During this session scholars will:

  • Brainstorm the advantages and challenges of small group teaching.
  • Observe video clips and discuss facilitation techniques and group dynamics.
  • Discuss and formulate successful strategies for creating, leading and guiding discussions, and for asking and responding to questions.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss advantages and challenges of using small group discussions as an instructional strategy and the rationale that supports small group learning
  • Identify characteristics of effective group discussions
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of a small group facilitator
  • Identify facilitator and learner behaviors that promote effective learning in a small group, based on video clips and small group discussions
  • Describe solutions to specific challenges encountered in small group instruction, including effective use of technology in the small group setting

UCSF is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

UCSF designates this live activity for a maximum of 267 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The above credit is inclusive of all UCSF Educational Skills Workshops and the Teaching Scholars Program. Credit available for this event only is 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.

Course No. MGR19075.

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