Scenario-based learning (SBL) engages students in interactive scenarios that enhance active learning through problem-solving and critical thinking in real-world contexts. It is effective for simulating real-world practice and is best utilized for tasks requiring decision-making in complex situations. The role of the teacher shifts to a facilitator, guiding students to learn through their decisions and experiences rather than providing direct instruction.

1. PRADNYA GAIKWAD
 ROLL NO. : 59
 TOPIC:
BED105
SCENARIO BASED LEARNING AND ITS
USES IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

2. SCENARIO BASED LEARNING
 Scenario-based learning (SBL) uses interactive
scenarios to support active learning strategies
such as problem-based Learning.
 It normally involves students working their way
through a storyline.
 In the process students must apply their subject
knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving
skills in a safe & real-world context.

3.  Scenario-based learning is based on the
principles of situated learning theory (Lave &
Wenger, 1991).
 Scenario Based Learning asks the learner to
apply knowledge relevant to that situation by
making choices and attempting to follow a
desirable path that demonstrate their ability to
achieve a successful outcome.

5. WHEN TO USE SBL
 Works effectively when used to simulate real-
world practice, providing opportunities which
may be difficult for students to experience
within the confines of a course.
 SBL usually works best when applied to tasks
requiring decision-making and critical
thinking in complex situations.

6. To create SBL
Step 1 : Step 2:
 Identify the learning
outcomes:-
 Identify what you want the
students to achieve on
completion of the scenario,
and then work backwards
from the learning outcomes
to create the situation that
will lead to the learning.
 Decide on your format:
 Decide whether you are
going to deliver the
scenario in the face-to-face
environment or online
environments?
 You should know what
media (photographs, audio,
video) and other resources
will you need?

7. Step 3 : Step 4 :
 Choosing a topic:
 Non-routine tasks lead
themselves to scenario-
based learning.
 Use critical incidents and
challenging situations that
have occurred in your area.
 Identify the trigger event or
situation:
 As we create a scenario,
Identify decision points
and key areas for feedback
and student reflection.
 Creating a storyboard is an
effective way to do this.

8. Step 5:
Checklist
 Peer review your scenario:
 Ask colleagues to work
through the scenario to
ensure that it flows in the
way you expect, and
achieves the outcomes you
intended.
 Are the outcomes based on
skills development or problem-
solving?
 Is it difficult or unsafe to
provide real-world experience
of the skills?
 Do your students already have
some relevant knowledge to aid
decision-making?
 Do you have time and resources
to design, develop, and test an
SBL approach?
 Will the content and skills
remain relevant for long
enough to justify the
development of SBL?

9. Difference Between Problem Based Learning and
Scenario Based Learning
Problem Based Learning Scenario Based Learning
 Problem is often already
defined for the students.
 Solution may involve a
particular “ Right answer” .
 Teacher guides students
toward right answer.
 Problems may not be based
on real world.
 Exact problem details not
given, Students define the
problem.
 There is no necessarily a
right answer.
 Teacher serves purely as a
facilitator and co-learner.
 Learning involves real
outside situations.

10. DOs and DON’Ts
 Ensure there are direct and real consequences
for every action the learner takes.

11. Application of SBL in secondary school
 Promote High School students as Self-directed
Learners and Activists in the Community.
 Allows learners to influence outcomes in the
affective domain.
 Encourages critical thinking and problem
solving.
 Allow risk-free exploration of outcomes.

12.  Motivates the learner.
 Challenges the learner without overwhelming
their mental capacity.
 Include as much interactivity as possible.

13. Role of teacher
 Teacher acts as a facilitator rather than the
instructor leaving the students in charge of
their learning experiences.
 Teacher works solely as a mediator who
scaffolds information as necessary.

14. REFERENCES:
• http://www.iict.bas.bg/IS/I_Popchev/CIT-2008-3-86-96_old.pdf

15. QUESTIONS
 1. What is Scenario Based Learning?
 2. When do we use Scenario Based Learning?
 3. What are the implication of using Scenario
based learning at Secondary level?
 4. What is the role of Teacher in Scenario
Based Learning?
 5. What is the difference between Problem
Based Learning and Scenario Based Learning?