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. 2012 Mar 28;18(2):199–213. doi: 10.1007/s10459-012-9364-1

 

Definition Improvement tips Goals for personal improvement
(min. 1, max. 3)
Cognitive contributions Contributions that contribute to the Construction of new knowledge and the recognition of misconceptions in one’s own knowledge

Summarize the answer to a learning goal in your own words during the discussion.

Search for contradictions within the discussion and express these.

Explain the subject matter with an example. Use an example from daily life and not from the literature.

Identify differences and similarities between different concepts.

Report your findings during the discussion without checking your notes.

Indicate what is unclear to you or what you are in doubt of.

Collaborative contributions Contributions that contribute to a good social climate within the group

Make sure your answers or information is in keeping with the previous comments or question.

Look someone in the eye when you are talking to them.

Repeat long answers of group members shortly in your own words.

Make sure you are well prepared when come to the tutorial group meeting.

Motivational contributions Contributions that show a student is motivated to participate

Be the first one to start the discussion by reporting your findings.

Be the first one to start the brainstorm by telling what you already know.

Adopt an active attitude during the tutorial group discussion (sit up straight, hands on the table, open posture).

Talk with a clear voice, watch your intonation.