Case-Based Learning is problem solving with realistic problems that will test the student’s critical thinking skills. Many of the problems that are presented do not have one right answer, or have one right way of coming to a conclusion. Students will need to use critical thinking skills and their knowledge to solve a problem. Case-Based Learning is typically used in professional education systems, like business, law, and medical schools, but can also be used in grade school. "Cases have traditionally been used to teach decision making skills in professional education, as exemplified in the Harvard Business School case approach" (BioQuest.org).
Why is Case-Base Learning effective?
Students that engage in Case-Based Learning use their critical thinking skills and knowledge that they have acquired. Students relate more to stories than watching PowerPoint. As educators, we try to set up our students for the real world, and with Case-Base Learning, students will be able to apply these tools and critical thinking to real world applications. For example, medical students are given details to a patient. Students will diagnose the patient from reading the details of the person. These students are critically thinking about how to fix the problem with the tools available to them.
Why is Case-Base Learning effective?
Students that engage in Case-Based Learning use their critical thinking skills and knowledge that they have acquired. Students relate more to stories than watching PowerPoint. As educators, we try to set up our students for the real world, and with Case-Base Learning, students will be able to apply these tools and critical thinking to real world applications. For example, medical students are given details to a patient. Students will diagnose the patient from reading the details of the person. These students are critically thinking about how to fix the problem with the tools available to them.
What instructional family is Case-Based Learning in?
Case-Based Learning in from the Constructivism Learning family. Other types of learning from the Constructivism family are Anchored Learning, Action Learning, Collaborative Learning, and Goal-Based Scenarios, just to name a few.
How is Case-Based Learning different from Problem-Based Learning?
Case-Based Learning presents a story to the student and then the teacher can act as a guide, whereas problem-based learning wants students to diagnose the problem and find the solution without being guided.
An Example of Case-Based Learning:
Pasha Souvorin created this video and explains Case-Based Learning. Along with the explanation, the video provides an actual demonstration of Case-Based Learning. Enjoy!
Resources
Souvorin, Pasha. "Case Based Learning: a demonstration." YouTube. Accessed Oct, 2014.
Waterman, Margaret and Stanley, Ethel. "Investigative Case-Based Learning." BioQuest.org. http://www.bioquest.org/case99.html.
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