Case-based and Problem-based Learning
Each of these groups has a wealth of information on writing and using cases for teaching undergraduate science courses. In addition, each maintains a set of cases written at their workshops or as part of their project. The cases provide a good source of examples.
- Case Studies in Science: State University of New York at Buffalo
- Database of cases: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/projects/cases/ubcase.htm
- Problem-based Learning: Univ. of Delaware
- Database of cases: http://www.udel.edu/pblc/ . (Requires registration, which is fast and easy). Most of these problems are delivered in stages. CBE hosted a workshop by Deborah Allen, and handouts are available from L. Tong for UW-Madison faculty/staff.
- Problem-based Learning in Biology with 20 Case Examples
- "Problem-based learning in biology with 20 case examples" includes methods for instructors, methods for students, and biological case study examples that could be used at the introductory biology level in large lecture classrooms.
- Lifelines Online: Bioquest at Beloit College
- Cases are chosen from a pull-down menu from the homepage. These cases are generally open-ended, and were developed in workshops by Ethel Stanley and Margaret Waterman. CBE hosted a workshop by them and handouts are available from L. Tong for UW-Madison faculty/staff.
- Biology Interest Groups (BIGs):
- Biology Interests Groups, UW-Madison, developed cases that were meant to promote "thinking like a scientist". Cases promote identifying what is known, finding new information, integrating information from a number of sources, and making decisions based on evidence.