The Mindtools L&D Podcast

356 — Embracing scenario-based learning

Aug 8, 2023

Learn about the effectiveness of scenario-based learning, creating engaging scenarios, AI impact on radiology, and insights on bouldering and crocheting in this intriguing podcast discussion.

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Christy Tucker

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Quick takeaways

Scenario-based learning promotes active decision-making, enhancing critical thinking and practical application of knowledge.

Immersive scenarios can increase empathy and perspective-taking, broadening learners' understanding of diverse experiences and viewpoints.

Deep dives

Scenarios Enhance Learning by Encouraging Decision-Making

Scenarios in learning offer opportunities for learners to actively make decisions, fostering engagement and practical application of knowledge. By presenting situations where choices must be made, learners are prompted to think critically and engage emotionally, enhancing retention and motivation. Scenarios provide a more realistic and relatable learning experience compared to passive methods, helping learners understand consequences and apply their knowledge in practical settings.

Introduction

5min

Enhancing Learning Through Engaging Scenarios

25min

Exploring Scenario-based Learning Without Direct Learner Access

3min

Learning Bouldering and Crocheting: Challenging Techniques and Creative Projects

3min

Creative Knitting Set, AI and Radiologists Study, Social Media Handles

6min

Scenario-based learning takes learners beyond a short-term memory check, instead challenging them to respond to real-life situations. But how do we make sure they’re effective?

In this week’s episode of The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Ross G and Gemma are joined by instructional design superstar Christy Tucker to discuss:

· Why scenario-based learning is effective

· The characteristics of a great scenario

· How to write scenarios that are realistic and challenging

During the discussion, Ross referenced that the French Horn isn’t actually French: https://www.yourclassical.org/story/2019/06/25/why-do-we-call-it-a-french-horn

He also referenced Dr Patti Shank’s book Write Better Multiple-Choice Questions to Assess Learning: https://www.pattishank.com/books

Christy referenced the work of Karl Kapp: https://karlkapp.com/

She also referenced Clark Quinn: https://quinnovation.com/index.html

In ‘What I Learned This Week’, Christy discussed amigurumi: https://www.amigurumi.com/

Ross discussed a video from Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, about a study on the impact of AI on radiology: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nicholasxthompson_mostinterestingthingintech-activity-7092255623727181824-f4_N/

The full paper is online at: Agarwal, N., Moehring, A., Rajpurkar, P., & Salz, T. (2023). Combining Human Expertise with Artificial Intelligence: Experimental Evidence from Radiology (No. w31422). National Bureau of Economic Research. https://www.nber.org/papers/w31422

For more from Christy, see:

· Her blog - https://www.christytuckerlearning.com/

· Her business - https://www.syniadlearning.com/

· Her course - https://www.yourbranchingscenario.com/

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Connect with our speakers

If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with our speakers:

· Ross Garner

· Gemma Towersey

· Christy Tucker