Case
Method
What is the Case Method?
-interactive method of learning
-different than traditional learning
-presented with a realistic situation and have to use a higher level of thinking
-tackles complex situations
-beginning to be used by universities as a way to learn
-medical, business, law schools(Harvard, Yale, John Hopkins)
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GOA: Medical Problem Solving
Medical Problem Solving Case Method Procedure
Are there more effective ways to learn information?
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The Case Method of Learning
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-"teaching approach that uses decision forcing cases to put students in the role of people who are faced with difficult decisions"
-analyze, devise, defend, discuss and refine solutions to a problem
-role play (Model UN)
-open ended situations
-up to students to come up with solutions
-no help/bias from teachers
Cons of Case Method Learning?
-over exposure of studying cases biases findings
Is there a Right or Wrong answer?
Promotes Problem Based Learning (PBL)
-no definitive "right" or "wrong" answers
-case method tackle complex situations
-focuses on the problem solving approach/process
-student centered learning system
-active learning style
-cooperatively work in groups to find discuss solutions
-follows a "learning by doing" method
-helps develop flexible knowledge, effective problem solving skills,
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What is the Purpose of the Case Method?
-students learn better from examples
-application to real world situations
-practices higher level thinking skills
-gain collaborative work experience
-benefit from others experience
-actively apply information they learn to a real situation