Learning activity

Using team-based learning to inform project planning

Encourage students to collaboratively discover insights in order to apply them to project planning and implementation.

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Created by:

Sebastian Pahs

Hong Kong Baptist University

Pedagogy

Team-based Learning

Learning outcome

Prep time

Intermediate (10-30 min)

Activity type

Learning Activity

Why this learning activity?

Learning activities targeting high-order skills like this one can help you activate students more effectively. This learning activity will help you with:

Understanding and Reflection

Demonstrate comprehension of key insights from the field visit through both individual and collaborative assessments.

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Application of Knowledge

Apply collective learning from team discussions to inform and strengthen project planning and idea development.

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Constructive Collaboration

Provide and respond to peer feedback respectfully to enhance critical thinking, empathy, and teamwork skills.

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Using team-based learning to inform project planning

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Activity steps

Read instructions: Students carefully review the instructions and learning outcomes of the activity
Individual readiness assurance test: Students individually answer a test with multiple-choice questions.
Team Readiness Assurance Test: Students answer the test again as a group
Given reviews: Students give feedback to peers around how they felt about their opinions and ideas during the group test
Received reviews and feedback-on-feedback: Students read their received feedback and rate it on a usefulness scale of 1 to 10‍
Grading: Students are given grade for completing the activity

Learning Activities Used

Team Based Learning

Foster collaboration and problem-solving skills

In this activity

This template uses the pedagogical approach of Team-Based Learning (TBL) where students first complete an individual readiness assurance test (iRAT) to assess understanding, then collaborate on a team readiness assurance test (tRAT) to deepen learning through discussion and consensus-building.
Quiz questions are based on a student field trip visit to a refugee centre, but the topic can be adjusted to fit the focus of your course.
Students use insights gathered from group discussions during the quiz to inform and enhance their upcoming project work.
Students provide feedback to their peers on the ideas and perspectives shared during the activity, and they also evaluate the feedback they receive to improve their feedback skills.
Feedback is given anonymously to encourage honest and open responses, though this setting can be modified if desired.