A workshop was organized by the Faculty Development Department of Tbilisi Medical Academy (TMA) for academic and visiting lecturers.

The goal of the workshop was to present the concept of a lecture-free program and introduce active learning methods.

The head of the Programs Department and representatives of the Faculty Development Department introduced the lecture-free program concept. This is an innovative approach based on evidence and aims to shift the focus to active learning during seminars. This approach helps students apply theoretical material in practice, furthermore, it helps them analyze how to learn. This, in turn, is the basis for lifelong learning.

The workshop participants also engaged in the simulation of various active learning methods, including: Snowball method and Jigsaw method. Such a simulated environment allowed the participants to experience different active learning approaches on their own while at the same time having a healthy, evidence-based discussion about the concept of a lecture-free program, it’s positive aspects, challenges, and future activities.