scenario based learning

scenario based learning outline

1. Instructional Design
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What is a scenario?
In e-learning, it is the description of a task
or a job situation from the learner’s
perspective. A sequence of concrete
problems are described, and choices are
presented that enable the learner to reach a
satisfactory outcome.
SCENARIO BASED LEARNING
The key to success for the learner is situational
awareness and judgment.
Reality is the ultimate learning environment.

2. Instructional Design
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What is scenario based learning?
It differs from other forms of e-learning
(drill and practice, tutorials) in that it
requires the selection of responses to
move through the lessons, instead of
answers to content questions.
As a result, it focuses on performance
improvement rather than correct
answers, supplies information only as
needed, and boosts engagement by using
images and sound.
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3. Instructional Design
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Scenario based learning (SBL) exposes the learner
to a given situation outlined in a scenario.
SBL asks the learner to apply knowledge relevant
to that situation by making choices and attempting
to follow a desirable path that demonstrates their
ability to achieve a successful outcome. Instead of
right and wrong answers there are success and
failure paths.
Scenarios are most effective when they have a
game-like appearance.
Learner feedback (remediation/reinforcement) is
essential to successful SBL.
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4. Instructional Design
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The key difference between traditional e-learning and SBL is the
way in which content and learning activities are devised.
Traditional courseware emerges from subject-matter experts and
the established knowledge base of a subject. Learning objectives
and activities are ‘deduced’ from this body of facts.
SBL’s derive their objectives and activities out of real
experiences and the real work situations. Meetings with
experienced people are held to identify objectives and activities.
They are then framed as a scenario, with screens devoted to a
brief situational description, the posing of a decision problem,
and a request for the learner to select a behavior that represents
the better course of action in that situation.
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Distinguishing Features of SBL

5. Instructional Design
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The
Scenario
The
Scenario’s
Options
The
Scenario’s
Media
Video, Audio
Photos, Diagrams
The
Scenario’s
Support
Information
Recommended links
The
Scenario’s
Guidelines
‘How to’
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SBL Screen Design Example

6. Instructional Design
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Scenario
purpose
Success
Fail 1
Fail 2
Remediation
Success
Fail 1
Fail 2
Remediation
Success
Fail 1
Fail 2
Remediation
Aim to negoiate a successful path through the learning program
NAVIGATION STRATEGY
1. Choose from success and fail options at start.
2. If success option then proceed to next options.
3. If ‘moderate’ fail option then receive remediation and proceed to next options
4. If ‘disaster’ fail option then receive feed back and return to start.
5. Repeat for successive sets of options until complete.
OPTIONS
OPTIONS
OPTIONS
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7. Instructional Design
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SCENARIO BASED LEARNING
SBL Frame

8. Instructional Design
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SCENARIO BASED LEARNING
SBL Frame

9. Instructional Design
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SBL Frame

10. Instructional Design
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SBL Frame
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11. Instructional Design
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Use peoples’ experience to identify:
i) Performance problems…what skills need to be learnt?
ii) What are realistic scenarios…what is a real world environment?
iii) What are indicators of successful outcomes?
iv) What are indicators of unsuccessful outcomes?
v) What are descriptions of successful and fail behaviours?
vi) What resources can assist locating a successful path?
SCENARIO BASED LEARNING
Developing SBL - STAKEHOLDER DISCOVERY SESSION.

12. Instructional Design
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Use a storyboard to confirm:
i) Is the scenario credible?
ii) Are the success and failure paths realistic?
iii) Will the design ‘work’.
iv) Is the feedback appropriate and sufficient?
v) Does the media contribute to the scenario’s realism
vi) Are the performance objectives achievable?
SCENARIO BASED LEARNING
Developing SBL - STAKEHOLDER EVALUATION SESSION.