Related Concepts
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There are several practices and concepts in education which are related to case teaching, but not identical. Below is a list of some terms with a list of where to get more information.
Problem Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
Problem Based Learning (P.B.L.) and Inquiry Based Learning (I.B.L.) are similar to case teaching in that students learn concepts by examining a series of real world open-ended scenarios and working to provide solutions. This is popular among some medical schools where entire courses are in the problem based learning format.
Penn State Resources
- Hershey Medical School
Basic information - IST PBL Forum
Non-Penn State Resources
- PBL at the University of Delaware - http://www.udel.edu/pbl/
The University of Delaware has implemented PBL across the university, so there are many example courses here and in other University of Delaware Web sites. - Problem Based Network (Illinois)
Focuses on math and science and gives example curricula. - Queensland Univerity Problem Based Learning for Students
Gives guidelines for working in a PBL assignment or course - Samford University Problem Based Learning
Discuss the theory of PBL - Investigating Problem Based Learning: A Webquest
Learn about Problem Based Learning in a PBL structure. - Ted Panitz Problem Based Learning Sites
An excellent collection of resources
Teams
Most case-based assignments are done in teams, but other types of projects and class work can also be done in teams. The following lists resources for effectively using teams in the classroom.
Penn State Resources
- Penn State Building Blocks for Teams Student Tips
- Penn State Web Based Training Teamwork Fundamentals (Module 42002)
- iStudy Team Modules - Topics include Cooperative Learning, Active Listening, Brainstorming and other topics. Items can be imported into ANGEL.
- Schreyer Institute Puzzled About Teams? (PDF)
See more links on the TLT Building Blocks for Teams Links page.