What is case-based learning?
Case-Based learning has been around for millennia, stories
were passed down from generation to generation as a way to teach morals and
share history. The modern definition of
case-based learning focuses on the individual, or group learning a skill
through the study of other’s experiences.
By studying the outcome of prior cases, one may develop decision making
skills without “real world experience”.
This is a valuable tool as it simulates experience-based learning,
without the consequences of failure.
Case-based learning falls under two separate learning
theories, constructivist and cognitivist.
Constructivism theorizes that learning is based on what we already know
and we build upon previous knowledge.
Case-based learning draws from this theory when students formulate
conclusions based on previously learned cases.
Cognitivism theorizes that while learning does rely heavily on prior
knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving must be applied to this
knowledge to reach new conclusions. This
is saying that case-based learners must not only understand previous cases, but
have the critical thinking skills necessary to adapt and apply this knowledge
to the problem at hand.
Example of case-based learning:
Many jobs offer case-based learning, I feel the job which offers
one of the best case-based learning is the medical field. All medical students are provided with
different types of resolved cases but must make their analysis with the
information they are provided. After making their final analysis these
students are then graded and shown any mistakes they may have made or components
they may have overlooked.
Case-based learning is critical in medical classes as
doctors and nurses face important decisions throughout their day-to-day
operations and many of their patients have similar symptoms. With
case based learning these students are exposed to similar cases they may face
after finishing the class.
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