1. A Problem-based Case Study
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A Problem-based Case Study
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Nashville State Community College

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3. The Learning Cycle What’s in my head? Click on a selection
The Situation
• What is the situation about?
• What do I know that connects to this situation?
• How does my “role” influence my understanding of the situation?
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4. The Learning Cycle What’s in my head? Click on a selection
Problem Analysis
• What is the big idea in this situation?
• What seems to be the most important information?
• What are the conditions and details that must be met to reach an acceptable resolution?
• I think I will list the things I know, my hunches, my questions, and resources for finding my answers.
• How do other members of my team see this situation? • Am I listening to them?
• Do I feel heard in this process?
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Field Insights
• Where will I go to find the information I need to answer the questions I have?
• Do I have all points of view on the situation?
• How will I keep track of the information I gather?
• How will I communicate what I learn to my team?
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Resource Development
• Are these resources reliable?
• Are they relevant?
• How can multiple perspectives impact the data gathered?
• What else do I need to take into account? How can I know?
• What do I need to do to prepare the resource information for my team?
• How will I record and present the information to my team?
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7. The Learning Cycle What’s in my head? Click on a selection Test Points
• Have all my questions been answered?
• Is this getting to the problem?
• Can I describe my process to someone who does not know this content?
• What insights do I have about myself as a learner?
• What do I think about my team members as learners? • What do I understand about the concepts and skills contained in this Problem-based Case Study?
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8. The Learning Cycle What’s in my head? Click on a selection Proposals
• How will others know now what I know?
• What will I do as a team member in the presentation?
• Who will be our audience?
• How do I plan to request and process feedback on my work?
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10. Problem Analysis Need to Know Board Concept Map
Identify central concern or question that needs to be resolved; identify criteria - conditions and details- that separate acceptable solutions from all others.
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Problem Analysis

11. Field Insights: Tools Learning Log Observation Guide
Gather evidence to support or refute initial ideas about how to address the situation.
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Observation Guide
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Double Entry Notetaking
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Field Insights: Tools

12. Resource Development Resource (Sample) Resource (Template)
Check resources for accuracy, reliability, and completeness to make sure that you have all the information necessary to develop a proposal for solution to the situation.
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Resource Development

13. Test Points Critical Thinking and Team Interactions
Assess your progress, check your understanding, determine status of what you know, think you know, and still need to know
Critical Thinking and Team Interactions
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Scoring Rubric for Evaluation of KSA PBCS Outcomes
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Talk Back Sheet
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Test Points
Reflection Essay
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14. Proposals Scoring Guide Presentation Development Resources
Present results in both written and oral form that tangibly demonstrates your understanding of the situation and your proposal for how best to address it.
Scoring Guide
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Deliverables (Sample, Template)
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Proposals

15. Credits Development Team: Other Contributors: The Case Files P.I.'s:
This Problem-based Case Study was made possible by:
Development Team:
Author/Originator: U. B. Theone
Team Leader: John Doe
Instructional Designer: Dr. Jane Doe; if Bill Finney’s not available
Technical Writer: Phyllis Gobbell (who else?)
Graphic Design/Media Specialist: Lee Wilson
Media Storyboards/Audio: Better get Carolyn Stalcup
Other Contributors:
Ruth Loring, that’s all you need (just kidding)
The Case Files P.I.'s:
Jim Johnson; Co-P.I.'s: Sydney Rogers, Bill Kitchen
Credits
This project is supported primarily by the National Science Foundation.
Opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Foundation.

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17. The Learning Cycle PBCS Overview A Basic Understanding The Situation
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The Situation
Set the scene
Meet the situation
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Situation

18. The Learning Cycle PBCS Overview A Basic Understanding
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Problem Analysis
Form hypothesis
Utilize Need to Know Board
(facts, assumptions,
Questions, resources)
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Problem Analysis

19. The Learning Cycle PBCS Overview A Basic Understanding Field Insights
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Field Insights
Search and gather information
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Field Insights

20. The Learning Cycle PBCS Overview A Basic Understanding
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Resource Development
Identify documentation to inform Field Insights
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Resource Development

21. The Learning Cycle PBCS Overview A Basic Understanding Test Points
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Test Points
Based on critical thinking, evaluate hypothesis and possibly reformulate.
Define the problem and determine the best fit solution.
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Test Points

22. The Learning Cycle PBCS Overview A Basic Understanding Proposals
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Proposals
Present the solution.
Implementation of solution.
Debrief and reflection of the process, product and group interactions.
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Proposals

23. Teaching Helps Teaching Notes (Sample, Template)
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Teaching Notes (Sample, Template)
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Narrative Overview (Sample, Template)
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Need to Know Board:
Explanation
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Concept Map (Sample, Template)
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Teaching Helps
PBCS Timeline (Sample, Templates)
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24. More Teaching Helps (Optional)
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Lecture PPT (Sample)
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Sample Presentation
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25. Assessment Components
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Checklist for Group Interactions
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Scoring Rubric for KSA Outcomes
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Evaluating Graphic Presentations
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Peer - Team Assessment
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Assessment Components

26. Other Resources Recognizing My Intelligent Behaviors and Attitudes
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Recognizing My Intelligent Behaviors and Attitudes
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Scoring Guide for Observation
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Scoring Guide for Oral Communication
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Teamwork Cognitive Map
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