TBL is associated with higher satisfaction, positive attitudes and motivation versus lecture, but preferences are mixed¶

Claim · All claims
Evidence · 1 study (2 entries) · quant-synthesis r2 · q2
Currency · newest study 2024 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Seven of nine reviews addressing satisfaction reported higher levels of satisfaction with TBL; two reported mixed results due to perceived higher workloads. → Alizadeh Maryam 2024 q2 i? Student preference for TBL over lecture was mixed: two reviews reported preference for TBL, one reported no preference over lectures. → Alizadeh Maryam 2024 (2)

Evidence¶

Alizadeh Maryam 2024¶

Alizadeh Maryam, Masoomi Rasoul, Mafinejad Mahboobeh Khabaz, Parmelee Dean, Khalaf Rusul Jasim, Norouzi Ali. (2024). Team-based learning in health professions education: an umbrella review. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06147-x

q2 · i? · quant-synthesis · r2

Umbrella review synthesis of nine reviews addressing satisfaction; two reviews reported negative reactions tied to "perceived higher workloads or challenges associated with the TBL method".

"Out of these 9 reviews, 7 (77.77%) consistently reported higher levels of satisfaction [19, 28, 29, 33, 34, 36, 37]."

Alizadeh Maryam 2024 (2)¶

Alizadeh Maryam, Masoomi Rasoul, Mafinejad Mahboobeh Khabaz, Parmelee Dean, Khalaf Rusul Jasim, Norouzi Ali. (2024). Team-based learning in health professions education: an umbrella review. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06147-x

q2 · i? · quant-synthesis · r2

Umbrella review synthesis: three reviews (13%) reported on student preferences for TBL versus lecture, with mixed results. Three reviews also consistently found positive attitudes toward TBL versus lecture.

"Two of the reviews indicated that learners preferred TBL over traditional forms of instruction, particularly lecture [19, 32]. However, one review reported that students did not prefer TBL over lectures [28]."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Most studies report positive student satisfaction with TBL in clinical disciplines, but firm conclusions are limited by uncontrolled designs — related
• Faculty experience an initial workload increase with TBL but generally hold positive attitudes, while faculty development is limited — related
• PBL is associated with improved trainee satisfaction in PGME (8 of 12 reaction studies reported high satisfaction) — related
• Two controlled studies found significantly higher examination scores and satisfaction in TBL groups compared with traditional lecture-based instruction — a narrower finding that bears on this claim
• Students in TBL groups report higher satisfaction than students in LBL groups — possibly the same claim (merge candidate)
• Most reviewed studies found active learning improved satisfaction and knowledge acquisition and was superior to traditional lectures — related