Effects of alternative outcome scenarios and structured outcome evaluation on case-based ethics instruction.
Case-based instruction has been regarded by many as a viable alternative to traditional lecture-based education and training. However, little is known about how case-based training techniques impact training effectiveness. This study examined the effects of two such techniques: (a) presentation of alternative outcome scenarios to a case, and (b) conducting a structured outcome evaluation. Consistent with the hypotheses, results indicate that presentation of alternative outcome scenarios reduced knowledge acquisition, reduced sensemaking and ethical decision-making strategy use, and reduced decision ethicality. Conducting a structured outcome evaluation had no impact on these outcomes. Results indicate that those who use case-based instruction should take care to use clear, less complex cases with only a singular outcome if they are seeking these types of outcomes.
Department of Psychology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73072, USA. jpeacock@ou.edu
Juandre
J
Peacock
Lauren N
LN
Harkrider
Zhanna
Z
Bagdasarov
Shane
S
Connelly
James F
JF
Johnson
Chase E
CE
Thiel
Alexandra E
AE
Macdougall
Michael D
MD
Mumford
Lynn D
LD
Devenport
D000328:Adult; D003479:Curriculum; D003657:Decision Making / Q000941:ethics*; D004995:Ethics, Professional / Q000193:education*; D032984:Ethics, Research / Q000193:education*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult