Teaching physiology online: successful use of case studies in a graduate course

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Casotti ◽  
John T. Beneski ◽  
Maureen T. Knabb
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
Graduate Course ◽  
Final Project ◽  
Research Journal ◽  
Starting Date

To address the need for greater flexibility in access to higher education, an online graduate course in physiology using case studies was developed and offered in summer 2012. Topics in both animal and human physiology were organized as modules that contained a case study with questions, a prerecorded online lecture, and three research journal articles. We followed best practices for teaching and learning in distance education, including the preparation of materials before the course starting date, a discussion board for responding to pre- and postcase discussion questions, and prompt reply to student queries. For exams, students generated their own questions based on new cases and developed their own case study for the final project. Although only 20% of students had previously taken an online course, all students stated that they would recommend this course to others. Postcase assessment indicated that students found the cases interesting, informative, and presented at the appropriate level. Most students said that the online course took them more time but that they learned more content and used the primary literature more than in a traditional class. Our results indicate that a well-organized physiology course using a case study format is a very effective model for online learning.

CASE STUDY OF ONLINE DISCUSSION BOARD USE IN AN ENGINEERING EDUCATION GRADUATE COURSE

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Davidson ◽  
Lisa Romkey ◽  
Allison Van Beek
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Online Discussions ◽  
Asynchronous Learning ◽  
Discussion Boards ◽  
Graduate Course ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Online Discussion Board

Due to the increasing prevalence of asynchronous learning platforms, the development and implementation of online discussion boards have become important considerations in the design of post-secondary learning environments. This research is conducted as a case study of the online discussion board use in a small engineering education graduate course, consisting of in-class and online discussion components. By varying the structure of the online discussion board to allow different types of student interaction, the study identifies trends in discussion board use, specifically pertaining to student participation, student collaboration, and the integration between in-class and online discussions. As a result, the study provides insight into the utility and limitations of online discussion boards in post-secondary courses.  

Widening Access to Higher Education – An Australian Case Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-212
Author(s):  
Glen Postle ◽  
Andrew Sturman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
History Of Higher Education ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
Diverse Student ◽  
History Of ◽  
Australian Case ◽  
Open And Distance Learning

In this paper the authors trace the development of equity within the Australian higher education context over the latter part of the last century. In particular they focus on the ways different perspectives (liberalist-individualist and social democratic) have shaped what has been a dramatic increase in the number and diversity of students accessing higher education in Australia. The adoption of a specific perspective has influenced the formation of policies concerning equity and consequently the way universities have responded to the pressures to accept more and different students. These responses are captured under two main headings – ‘restructuring the entry into higher education’ and ‘changing the curriculum within higher education’. Several examples of current programs and procedures based upon these are explained. The paper concludes with the identification of three ‘dilemmas' which have emerged as a result of the development and implementation of equity processes and procedures in higher education in Australia. These are: (a) While there has been an increase in the number and range of students accessing higher education, this has been accompanied by a financial cost to the more disadvantaged students, a cost which has the potential to exacerbate equity principles. (b) For one of the first times in the history of higher education, a focus is being placed on its teaching and learning functions, as opposed to its research functions. The problem is that those universities that have been obliged to broaden their base radically have also been obliged to review their teaching and learning practices without any budgetary compensation. (c) A third consequence of these changes relates to the life of a traditional academic. Universities that have been at the forefront of ‘changing their curriculum’ to cope with more diverse student groups (open and distance learning) have seen the loss of ‘lecturer autonomy’ as they work more as members of teams and less as individuals.

scholarly journals Facilitating Group Analysis of Two Case Studies Utilising Peer Tutoring: Comparison of Tasks and Outcomes

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Lin Siew Fong
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Peer Tutoring ◽  
Group Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Video Recordings

<p>Peer-tutoring sessions of two groups of advanced diploma in financial accounting students with mixed proficiency were analysed thoroughly in this study. Numerous studies in peer tutoring have produced favourable results to both tutors and tutees due to the scaffolding process which promotes effective learning. However, there is a lack of studies conducted using case study as a group task in peer tutoring. Therefore, in this study, the analysis of this type of task in the course of peer tutoring is given much prominence. Video recordings of the peer-tutoring sessions were made and informants were interviewed and wrote journals in order to obtain data to be analysed. The researcher’s observation notes were useful in increasing understanding of the group process. The findings revealed that there were similarities and differences pertaining to the teaching and learning experiences encountered by both tutors and tutees when analysing the two case studies. Therefore, appropriate case studies which match students’ abilities are recommended to be used in peer tutoring. Furthermore, regular guidance provided by instructors for tutors is crucial in developing their confidence in playing their role.<strong> </strong></p>

scholarly journals Case Studies: A Brief Introduction and Suggested Guidelines for the Field

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-11
Author(s):  
Emma Fleck
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Good Case ◽  
Traditional Research ◽  
Teaching Cases ◽  
Parent Discipline

Case studies are a common teaching and learning tool within entrepreneurship and its parent discipline, business, as a method of bringing the nuances of realism to complex theoretical problems. However, within the arts entrepreneurship field, they are used less frequently for pedagogical purposes and often with hesitation. Consequently, in this guide to the Case Study Edition, I aim to briefly: provide a rationale for using case studies in arts entrepreneurship education; illustrate what makes a good case study; highlight the mechanics of writing case studies by clearly outlining the expectations of a submission to JAEE for both traditional research cases and teaching cases; summarize the cases within this special issue and highlight why they demonstrate best practice example cases.

Understanding Participation in Online Courses

2011 ◽  
pp. 314-340
Author(s):  
Noppadol Prammance
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Model ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Online Interaction ◽  
Online Instructors

This chapter reports the results of the case study of online interaction. Prior to conducting the case study, the author conducted a pre-study to understand how students and instructors view the problems they face in online courses. After that, the author used Hillman et al. and Moore’s four types of interaction and Henri’s analytical model as a framework to guide the investigation in order to understand the nature of interaction in an online course. The results of this study showed that combination three of the types of interaction and the analytical model help teaching and learning become more effective. Furthermore, this study provides recommendations and practices that would be helpful for online instructors to design and deliver online courses effectively.

The Types of Case Studies in Research and Career-Based Endeavors

2022 ◽  
pp. 548-567
Author(s):  
Laurie Wellner ◽  
Kathleen Pierce-Friedman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Teaching Tool ◽  
Additional Structure ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Study Methodology

This chapter focuses on the overarching components of the case study methodology in the context of research and career-based teaching and organizational learning settings. More specifically, this chapter, presented in several distinct sections, provides a description of the various types of case studies that can be selected for research purposes as well as for use as a teaching tool for career professionals, higher education faculty, and others interested in employing this type methodology. This chapter is intended to serve as a foundation to the subsequent text in this book pertaining to the detailed descriptions and elements of the case study serving as either a research design or a function of the teaching and learning process in academic and career-based settings. Providing a rich initial presentation of the types and qualities of the case study research design, this chapter will launch additional structure for the later chapters to offer a deeper understanding for the reader.

Ben Wallace

2000 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ed McMullan
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Direct Reference ◽  
Study Section ◽  
The Right ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities

The Case Study section of the International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation serves two purposes. First, the case studies presented are concerned with problematical issues that are pertinent to students of entrepreneurship. Thus they constitute appropriate teaching and learning vehicles on a variety of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes. Each case study is accompanied by a set of guidelines for the use of tutors. Second, it is envisaged that those engaged in entrepreneurial activities will find the cases both interesting and useful. Submissions for this section will be welcome. Cases will deal with contemporaneous issues. When necessary they will be anonymous, but where direct reference is made to specific individuals or organizations authors will be asked to acquire permission to use names. The editors reserve the right to ask for written permission from any named person or ogranization. Case studies should be no longer than 3,000 words. A glossary of terms should be provided where appropriate.

scholarly journals An Independent Study Course by an Academic Library Department: Teaching with the Gems of Special Collections

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Judy L. Silva ◽  
Barbara McIntosh
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Independent Study ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Final Project ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
Approach To Teaching

Special collections in academic libraries provide rich learning environments for student engagement. This article describes the introduction of an independent study course by an academic library department as a high-impact educational practice supporting undergraduate research. Under the supervision of the faculty archivist, the student in this study was challenged to discover and research “gems,” unusual or significant items, on a topic of her choosing. She selected three works related to James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake, showcasing her research at the university’s Student Faculty Research Symposium and creating a library display as her final project. This case study explores background information and describes the course, its inception, and the student’s project. It includes a discussion of benefits and challenges, transferability, scalability, and the application of a constructivist approach to teaching and learning. Limitations and further research are also included in this study.

scholarly journals Employing Case Studies To Develop Professional Skills In South African Accountancy Students: A Comparative Follow-Up Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 287-300
Author(s):  
Francois Steyn ◽  
Carol Cairney ◽  
Nico Van der Merwe
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Team Selection ◽  
The Way

Some of the main challenges faced in accounting education are developing professional skills and encouraging deep learning in students. The literature offers numerous accounts of the case study method as a successful tool for developing professional skills and linking theory with practice. This paper reports on a follow-up study which aimed to contribute to the field in three ways: 1) in corroborating the findings of a prior study on case studies as a tool to develop professional skills, 2) by investigating whether changes in the way the case study was administered had an effect on students’ perceived development, and 3) by gaining some insight into the actual learning that took place by analyzing the assessment outcomes. The findings show that the changes in the way the assignment was administered had no significant effect on the perceptions of students, but that team selection and the provision of homework assistance should be carefully considered. The assessment results support students’ generally positive perceptions on their development of certain professional skills, although deep learning seems to remain a challenge. The paper highlights the importance of research in the field of teaching and learning in accounting education in order to better equip accounting students for the “real world”.

The Types of Case Studies in Research and Career-Based Endeavors

2019 ◽  
pp. 83-108
Author(s):  
Laurie Wellner ◽  
Kathleen Pierce-Friedman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Teaching Tool ◽  
Additional Structure ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Study Methodology

This chapter focuses on the overarching components of the case study methodology in the context of research and career-based teaching and organizational learning settings. More specifically, this chapter, presented in several distinct sections, provides a description of the various types of case studies that can be selected for research purposes as well as for use as a teaching tool for career professionals, higher education faculty, and others interested in employing this type methodology. This chapter is intended to serve as a foundation to the subsequent text in this book pertaining to the detailed descriptions and elements of the case study serving as either a research design or a function of the teaching and learning process in academic and career-based settings. Providing a rich initial presentation of the types and qualities of the case study research design, this chapter will launch additional structure for the later chapters to offer a deeper understanding for the reader.

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