Using design-based research to aid the development of a case-directed learning pedagogy for the preclerkship medical curriculum

This study uses Design-Based Research to guide the development of Case-Directed Learning (CDL), a fresh approach to teaching basic sciences in preclerkship medical education. Designed to strike a balance between traditional lectures and fully self-directed learning, CDL helps students build a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology while developing the skills they will need to think critically, learn independently, and succeed in clinical settings.