A Systematic Approach to Teaching Case Studies and Solving Novel Problems
| Autor: | Tod R. Clapp, Heather A. Hall, Natascha Heise, Kenneth R. Ivie, Carolyn A. Meyer, Karen Kaminski |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
| Předmět: |
case based study
Computer science QH301-705.5 scientific thinking General Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology 060404 music Education problem solving active learning Mathematics education ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION critical thinking Road map Student training Biology (General) lcsh:QH301-705.5 Complex problems lcsh:LC8-6691 lcsh:Special aspects of education General Immunology and Microbiology LC8-6691 05 social sciences 050301 education Timeline 06 humanities and the arts Special aspects of education Variety (cybernetics) lcsh:Biology (General) Critical thinking Critical thinking skills Working through Curriculum General Agricultural and Biological Sciences 0503 education 0604 arts |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, Vol 19, Iss 3 (2018) Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, Vol 19, Iss 3 (2019) |
| ISSN: | 1935-7877 |
| Popis: | Both research and practical experience in education support the use of case studies in the classroom to engage students and develop critical thinking skills. In particular, working through case studies in scientific disciplines encourages students to incorporate knowledge from a variety of backgrounds and apply a breadth of information. While it is recognized that critical thinking is important for student success in professional school and future careers, a specific strategy to tackle a novel problem is lacking in student training. We have developed a four-step systematic approach to solving case studies that improves student confidence and provides them with a definitive road map that is useful when solving any novel problem, both in and out of the classroom. This approach encourages students to define unfamiliar terms, create a timeline, describe the systems involved, and identify any unique features. This method allows students to solve complex problems by organizing and applying information in a logical progression. We have incorporated case studies in anatomy and neuroanatomy courses and are confident that this systematic approach will translate well to courses in various scientific disciplines. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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