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Case studies in pathophysiology: a study of an online interactive learning environment to develop higher order thinking and argumentation

Titterington, Lynda Carol
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1196183110

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2007, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Educational Studies: Hums, Science, Tech and Voc.
This study presents a framework for examining the effects of higher order thinking on the achievement of allied health students enrolled in a pathophysiology course. A series of clinical case studies was developed and published in an enriched online environment that guided students through the process of developing a solution and supporting it through data analysis and interpretation. The series of case study modules scaffolded argumentation through question prompts. The modules began with a simple, direct problem and they became progressively more complex throughout the quarter. A control group was assigned a pencil-and-paper case study based upon recall. The case studies were scored for content accuracy and evidence of higher order thinking skills. Higher order thinking was measured using a rubric based upon the Toulmin argumentation pattern. The results indicated implementing a case study of either online or traditional format was associated with significant gains in achievement. The Web-enhanced case studies were associated with modest gains in knowledge acquisition. The argumentation scores across the series followed two trends: directed case studies were associated with higher levels of argumentation than ill-structured case studies, and there appeared to be an inverse relationship between the students’ argumentation and content scores. The protocols developed for this study can serve as a template for a larger, extended investigation into student learning in the online environment.
David Haury (Advisor)
345 p.
critical thinking; case method teaching; pathophysiology; distance education; Web-based learning; assessment

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  • Titterington, L. C. (2007). Case studies in pathophysiology: a study of an online interactive learning environment to develop higher order thinking and argumentation [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1196183110

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Titterington, Lynda. Case studies in pathophysiology: a study of an online interactive learning environment to develop higher order thinking and argumentation. 2007. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1196183110.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Titterington, Lynda. "Case studies in pathophysiology: a study of an online interactive learning environment to develop higher order thinking and argumentation." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1196183110

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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