Assessment of Learning Outcomes Using Team Based Learning

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Team-based learning (TBL) is composed of pre-class self-study, readinessassessment tests individually (iRAT) followed by readiness assessment tests in the team (tRAT), and peerfeed evaluation. TBL was implemented in the course of General Embryology for the 2nd year medicalstudents at the Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University (FMJU), KSA, in the Male and Female Sectionsthrough the years 2015-2019. This study aims to analyze this experience in two aspects: whether it wasimplemented accurately maintain unifromity, and whether it achieved the planned outcomes.Method: TBL implementation at FMJU was calibrated against a Logic Model for TBL implementation.Data was obtained from records of students including the number of students, attendance, exam marks, andpeer feedback. Description of facilities and faculty was also included.Results: TBL components were applied; multi-disciplinary faculty was involved and an electronic examreplaced paper exam in iRAT, indicating the possibility of improvement. The student shows a high percentageof attendance, high marks in the tRAT compared to tRAT and traditional exams, and high opinion aboutparticipation in teamwork.Conclusion: We concluded that TBL implementation was successful in-process and fulfill the intendedoutcomes.