Immersive Explorations: Transformative Experiences in Inter-Professional Education through Scenario-Based Learning

Abstract

This chapter discusses the importance of scenario-based learning in interprofessional education and its transformative effects from theory to practice. The literature review shows that there is a growing interest and importance in this field between 2006 and 2023. Scenario-based learning offers students and health professionals the opportunity to develop practical skills through real-world scenarios. Educational theories (behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, connectionism, and experiential learning) support the design and implementation of this learning approach. Key principles of scenario writing include setting learning objectives, relevance to the target audience, realism, participant-centered development, inclusion of complex cognitive skills, use of activities and tools, detailed and clear descriptions, encouragement of reflective and critical thinking, evaluation, and feedback mechanisms. Ideal interprofessional education scenarios should be based on interprofessional knowledge exchange, be realistic, and develop students’ problem-solving and decision-making skills. This process should be standardized through scenario templates and continuously reviewed. In this section, where all the theoretical knowledge is put into practice, an example of a workshop and an example of a scenario prepared in the workshop are presented.