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15 July 2014

Similarities and differences between case studies and problem-based learning

Davis and Yadav (2014, 163) indicate that Burgess (2004) suggests “that cases could be developed that provide students with authentic experiences of solving real-world problems and promote flexible, adaptive learning needed for the work-place”.

However, apart from pointing out directly below important similarities and differences “between case study learning and problem-based learning”, Davis and Yadav (2014, 163) present a comparison in a table (copied from p. 164):

Cases “are an account of current/past activity and contain information that reflects the perspectives of a previous problem solver or case author”.
Problem-based learning “presents real-world problems to students who require new skills or knowledge to solve the problem”. Citing Burgess (2004) Davis and Yadav (2014, 163) indicate that “students need to discover what is required to solve the problem and build a case”.

Burgess, K.L. 2004. Is your case a problem? Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 1/2, 42-44.

Davis, C. and Yadav, A. 2014. Case studies in engineering, pp. 161 – 180. In A. Johri and B.M. Olds (eds). 2014. Cambridge handbook of engineering education research. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Posted on 15 July 2014 at 09:25 in Books/Journals, Cases, Case Studies & Case Methods, Problem & project-based Learning (PJBL) | Permalink

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