Title
Effects of Alternative Outcome Scenarios and Structured Outcome Evaluation on Case-Based Ethics Instruction
Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Management
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
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 sense-making 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.
Recommended Citation
Peacock, J. et al. (2012). Effects of alternative outcome scenarios and structured outcome evaluation on case-based ethics instruction. Science and Engineering Ethics 19(3), 1283-1303. DOI: 10.1007/s11948-012-9402-7
Journal
Science and Engineering Ethics
Comments
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