Taking a transformational, place-based approach, the OER case studies for health are set within Australian metropolitan and regional areas so learning is contextual and relatable.
This book consists of case studies that encourage creative problem-solving, higher-order critical thinking, promote learner involvement, and immediate use of newly acquired knowledge and skills. While these case studies are all fictional, some are inspired by true stories. The authentic contexts are designed to expose students to various viewpoints from multiple sources and help them understand why people may have different health outcomes.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
Material to supplement lectures, tutorials, or assigned readings and in small groups
In-class
Homework
Individual work
Teamwork
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After active engagement the learner will:
Describe problem solving and decision making about healthcare case studies.
Utilize collaborative communities of practice, promoting problem-solving skills and communication.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed
College Upper Division
Graduate School
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic computer skills
Anatomy and physiology
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Chapters include learning outcomes, scenarios, images, case study questions, thinking points, and summaries
Chapters include resources and links to key information.
Chapters include references.
The OER book focuses on presenting information using a family case study approach. The case studies are well written and interesting.
Content varies from physiological and psychological issues to ethics, climate, and sociocultural considerations.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Includes learning outcomes at the start of each chapter for each of the five family case study sections with a potential for student learning through guided questions, promoting greater conceptual understanding.
Case studies are interactive and include images.
Pictures, links to resources and timelines enhance learning conceptualization.
Concerns:
Variation of presentation through video, infograph, and/or greater use of graphics as well as variation of demonstrated learning, such as interactive self-testing would be of great benefit to such a valuable resource.
Could include knowledge checks for learners to check their understanding.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The book may be read online or downloaded as a PDF document.
The links are in working order.
The interface design is consistent throughout the chapters.
The chapters are visually appealing.
The menu displays the table of contents.
Software in working order.
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