“...stories are important to us, not just because they are enjoyable (exciting, funny, imaginative etc.), but because they enable us, through the various characters, to enter into and reflect on a range of feelings and experiences, and apply the insights gained.”
(https://czone.eastsussex.gov.uk/teachinglearning/curriculum/religiouseducation/Documents/Primary/Y2_Stories.pdf)
The model of Case Based Reasoning reminded me of Jack Johnson’s song lyrics from “The 3 Rs” and how important it is to “reduce, reuse, recycle” (or, as the model implies: retrieve, reuse, revise, and retain).
A case-based model builds on stories that provide the backdrop for learning. The learner is able to select the most relevant information, reuse info from an old case to fit a new problem, revise the solution & test it by simulation, and retain information.
Rather than repeating the past, we are able to learn from it and make informed decisions as we move forward.
I feel this is a wonderful way to sum up this model. I agree that here we are utilizing the idea of "reduce, reuse, recycle". I feel in education and learning this is sometimes the best route to go.
ReplyDeleteHeather Haymer
Do you feel that the 4 Rs are in the most effective order? I can imagine that the order would change in some cases. Sometimes revision should come before a option is reused. As far as making informed decisions, I feel that we can use CBR as a platform for better ideas and decisions. So, I definitely agree with your last statement.
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