Developing student engagement and ownership through Team Based Learning in a large group setting

Covid-19 has led to learners missing out on education with online classes provided to a greater or lesser extent depending upon the school or college attended, resulting in a negative impact on their education through a loss of learning and general well-being (Stringer & Keys, 2021, p. 1). These concerns have been at the forefront of module convenors’ minds in deciding how to teach and engage learners on large, first year, core online modules. Enter Team Based Learning (TBL)! TBL is a powerful, active learning pedagogy. It engages learners, builds teamwork and collaboration, leading to a positive learning experience, employability skills and good module outcomes. TBL works very well in the classroom, but can it be just as successful and achieve all of the above online? The following chapter explores the use of TBL in a large core Management module, delivered online, to Year 1 undergraduate (UG) learners.