Learning Method
type: ConceptScheme
comment: Types of methods used to conduct the learning opportunity.
term status: stable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/ceterms/LearningMethod/json
has concept: Applied Instruction
has concept: ElectronicMediaBased
has concept: Gaming
has concept: Laboratory
has concept: Lecture
has concept: Self Paced
has concept: Seminar
has concept: Work Based
has top concept: Applied Instruction
has top concept: ElectronicMediaBased
has top concept: Gaming
has top concept: Laboratory
has top concept: Lecture
has top concept: Self Paced
has top concept: Seminar
has top concept: Work Based

Applied Instruction
type: Concept
definition: Provides learning opportunities in the context of real world examples, cases, and applications.
description: Applies to methods such as contextual learning, applied academics, academic-technical integration, problem-based learning, project-based learning, and case methods.
term status: stable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/learnMethod/Applied/json
in scheme: Learning Method
top concept of: Learning Method

Gaming
type: Concept
definition: Provides interactive educational experiences which demonstrate concepts in a way that promotes critical thinking, overcoming challenges within prescribed rule sets, problem solving, and in some cases, teamwork and/or competition.
description: Individual or group games that have cognitive, social, behavioral, and/or emotional dimensions which are related to educational objectives.
term status: stable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/learnMethod/Gaming/json
in scheme: Learning Method
top concept of: Learning Method

Laboratory
type: Concept
definition: Hands-on individual or group experiences for applied learning concepts and methods, procedures and protocols with equipment and technologies.
description: Applies to clinical practice and methods such as physical and/or virtual simulation or participation, whether direct or indirect.
term status: stable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/learnMethod/Laboratory/json
in scheme: Learning Method
top concept of: Learning Method

Lecture
type: Concept
definition: Primary method is presentation by an instructor of learning material and may include student discussion.
description: Lecture courses may involve student questions and answers, but the role of the instructor is clearly differentiated from that of the students.
term status: stable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/learnMethod/Lecture/json
in scheme: Learning Method
top concept of: Learning Method

Self Paced
type: Concept
definition: Provides for personalization and flexibility in the timing and progression of learning for individual learners based on their preferences and needs, prior learning experiences, and ability to progress through learning opportunities.
description: Applies to methods such as competency-based education, open-entry/open exit, independent study, private study, and correspondence.
term status: stable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/learnMethod/SelfPaced/json
in scheme: Learning Method
top concept of: Learning Method

Seminar
type: Concept
definition: Primary method is active student discussion leading to advancement of the topic and facilitated by an instructor.
description: Seminars typically involve small groups to facilitate equal opportunity with the instructor and colleagues to be engaged and occasionally may include students leading discussions.
term status: stable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/learnMethod/Seminar/json
in scheme: Learning Method
top concept of: Learning Method

Work Based
type: Concept
definition: Provides real-world work experiences that may be paid or unpaid and provided in group or individual formats normally outside the classroom.
description: Applies to methods such as apprenticeships, internships, externships, work study, clinical rotations, residencies, practicums, field study, team projects, and cooperative education.
term status: stable
change history: https://credreg.net/ctdl/termhistory/learnMethod/WorkBased/json
in scheme: Learning Method
top concept of: Learning Method