Indirect and interactive learning methods move away from teacher-centered instruction and approach student-centered instruction methods. Two examples of indirect learning methods are case studies and problem-solving activities.
Case studies and problem-solving activities represent materials presented as a representation of a concept to be discovered or learned by inference from the data provided in the case. These are successful learning tools since many learners are inductive rather than deductive.
Students will also incorporate previous learning or life experiences to devise possible solutions to the cases/problems presented. These activities can be completed in small groups of students or collectively as an entire class.
The instructor may collect appropriate cases/problems from literature or create them to demonstrate lecture/laboratory material.
