Small group processing for facilitators in family medicine

This article discusses some methods by which the facilitator can evaluate effectiveness of small groups in promoting learning. The paper focuses on evaluation of the small group process using the sociogram and Bales' checklist. Additionally, it presents checklists for evaluating facilitation skills. Combination of the tools presented in this article and revision of the content of the checklists to make it more context-specific and attuned to the realities of your small group settings is suggested to maximize the evaluative potential of these tools.