Application of case-based learning in psychology teaching: a meta-analysis

• Published in: BMC medical education Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 1 - 13
• Main Authors: Wu, Fanghui, Wang, Tao, Yin, Danxu, Xu, Xiaoxiao, Jin, Cancan, Mu, Nan, Tan, Qingrong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BioMed Central Ltd 25.08.2023; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Academic achievement; Case-based learning; China; Clinical psychology; Clinical trials; Core curriculum; Education; Educational aspects; Educational psychology; Inquiry method; Knowledge; Learning; Learning strategies; Medical care; Meta Analysis; Methods; Missing data; Pedagogy; Preservice Teachers; Professional Education; Psychology; Research Methodology; Science education; Students; Study and teaching; Teachers; Teaching; Teaching Methods; Thinking Skills; Traditional lecture; Undergraduate Study; China

Background Case-based learning (CBL) has been found to be effective for many subjects, but there is currently a lack of evidence regarding its utility in psychology education. The present study investigated whether CBL pedagogy can improve students' academic performance in psychology courses co...