Case-Based Learning with Blended Learning

Summary

This video explores the concept of case-based learning and its application in the station rotation model of blended learning. Case-based learning involves real-world problems that promote classroom discussions and collaborative student analysis, focusing on ethical decision-making and reasoning. The video uses an example from a bioethics class, where students decide who should receive a vaccine in a pandemic scenario. The speaker explains how case studies encourage critical thinking, align with instructional goals, and fit well into blended learning environments, particularly those that use the station rotation model.

Takeaways

• 😀 Case-based learning involves solving real-world, complex problems that encourage student collaboration and analysis.
• 😀 Unlike problem-based learning, case-based learning focuses on interactive, student-centered exploration of specific scenarios.
• 😀 A good case study aligns with instructional goals and presents a dilemma without providing a clear resolution.
• 😀 Case studies should be relatable, allowing students to connect with the issue or put themselves in the situation.
• 😀 A well-designed case study should present a conflict that requires decision-making, with multiple possible solutions.
• 😀 To maintain engagement, case studies should be concise and avoid unnecessary details that might distract students.
• 😀 The *Pandemic Flu* case study used in bioethics asks students to decide who should receive a limited vaccine, fostering ethical decision-making.
• 😀 In the *Pandemic Flu* case, students justify their decisions using ethical reasoning, presenting arguments for and against their choices.
• 😀 Case studies should be relevant to the subject matter and stimulate meaningful discussions among students.
• 😀 Case-based learning is an effective tool in the blended learning model, particularly in the station rotation format, allowing for deep exploration of real-world issues.
• 😀 By using case-based learning, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning skills.

Q & A

What is case-based learning?

Case-based learning involves real-world, complex problems designed to stimulate classroom discussions and collaborative analysis among students. It focuses on interactive, student-centered exploration of realistic, specific situations.

How does case-based learning differ from problem-based learning?

While both case-based and problem-based learning involve complex real-world problems, case-based learning emphasizes interactive, student-centered exploration of realistic scenarios, whereas problem-based learning typically focuses on solving a specific problem with less emphasis on detailed case analysis.

What are the characteristics of a good case study?

A good case study should align with instructional goals, be engaging and relevant to students, present a dilemma requiring decision-making, offer multiple viable solutions, be adaptable to various contexts, and be concise to maintain student attention.

Can you provide an example of a case study used in a bioethics class?

An example is 'The Pandemic Flu,' where students must decide which six out of ten individuals should receive a limited supply of vaccines during an outbreak. The case prompts ethical decision-making and justifications for their choices.

What ethical issues does the bioethics case study, 'The Pandemic Flu,' address?

The case study addresses ethical dilemmas about who should receive limited medical resources (in this case, the vaccine), with students having to justify their choices based on factors such as age, health conditions, and potential societal contributions.

How does case-based learning foster critical thinking among students?

Case-based learning encourages students to evaluate different perspectives, analyze data, and make decisions based on ethical reasoning, which promotes critical thinking and helps them justify their conclusions effectively.

What role does case-based learning play in the station rotation model of blended learning?

In the station rotation model, case-based learning serves as an interactive component where students engage with realistic scenarios, collaborate in groups, and apply critical thinking in different learning stations, enhancing both individual and group learning.

Why is it important for a case study to provoke a conflict?

Provoking a conflict in a case study challenges students to make decisions and defend their choices, which promotes engagement, critical thinking, and deeper exploration of the issue at hand.

What makes the case study 'The Pandemic Flu' relevant and engaging for students?

'The Pandemic Flu' case study is relevant because it presents a real-world scenario involving ethical decision-making about public health, a topic that students can relate to or understand. The dilemma also sparks intense discussions, making it engaging.

How does the case study format encourage collaborative learning?

The case study format encourages collaborative learning by requiring students to work together to analyze data, discuss multiple perspectives, and justify their decisions, fostering teamwork and communication skills.