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CLEAR TBL: Suggested Readings

Useful information related to UNT CLEAR's Team-Based Learning workshop. Judi Bradetich

Readings for UNT CLEAR's Team-Based Learning Workshop

Michaelsen, L. K., & Sweet, M. (2008). The essential elements of team-based learning. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 116, 7 – 27. doi:10.1002/tl.330

Michael, L. K., Davidson, N., & Major, C. H. (2014). Team-based learning practices and principles in comparison with cooperative learning and problem-based learning. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 25(3&4), 57-84.

Haidet, P., Kubitz, K., & McCormack, W. T. (2014). Analysis of the team-based learning literature: TBL comes of age. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 25(3&4), 303 – 333.

Freeman, S., Eddy, S. L., McDonough, M., Smith, M. K., Okoroafor, N., Jordt, H., & Wenderoth, M. P. (2014). Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(23), 8410 – 8415. Retrieved from: www.pnas.org/cgi/doi/10.1073/pnas.1319030111

Resources for Team-Based Learning


Michaelsen, L. K., Knight, A. B., & Fink, L. D. (Eds.). (2004). Team-based learning: A transformative use of small groups in college teaching. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing. Also available as a print copy - Team-based learning: A transformative use of small groups in college teaching.

Sibley, J., &  Ostafichuk, P. (Eds.). (2014). Getting started with team-based learning. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing. 

Sweet M., & Michaelsen, L. K. (Eds.). (2012). Team-based learning in the social sciences and humanities: Group work that works to generate critical thinking and engagement. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.

Team-Based Learning Collaborative website and listserve: www.teambasedlearning.org 
Jim Sibley’s website: http://learntbl.ca/ 

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