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What is Case-Based Method

Handbook of Research on Online Discussion-Based Teaching Methods
A learning method where student apply their knowledge to real-life scenarios involving complex problems. This form of learning promotes higher levels of cognition.
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Promoting Reflective Thinking in Adult Learners: The Online Case-Based Discussion
Tricia S. Nolfi (Rider University, USA)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 25
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3292-8.ch001
Abstract
Case studies delivered in the online discussion environment offer many benefits for adult learners, including development as a reflective practitioner. The online case-based discussion helps learners develop into reflective practitioners and understand the finer points as to why things are done rather than simply how they are done. This approach is an effective tool for adult learners to enhance their ability to address ill-structured problems, those that are complex and controversial in nature. They become adept at engaging in salient dialogue, which, in turn, expands their reflective thinking skills. This chapter, grounded in a heutagogical approach, explores the use of the case studies in an online discussion format to promote reflective judgment capabilities. Focus is placed on the function and structure of online case-based discussions and methods for assessing learning outcomes.
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