Problem based learning Case A Case B Further Views to Consider Overview. In the film The Karate Kid the master asks his new pupil to paint a fence. While 'The Kid' doesn't think much of this work, he is in fact basic skills essential to his new identity. Much instruction oversimplifies the material it gives to learners .
Cognitive flexibility tries to avoid oversimplification.
Traditional training design believes there is a single, best way to teach skills. A set of objectives are set for a course. Instructors choose cases and examples which determine appropriate action for a job. Content is organised in prepackaged structures that communicate the reliability and regularity of its contents. Typical instructors treat their courses as well defined, well structured for learning.