Case Method/Studies
Teaching
Identifies what cases entail, describes the benefits of using
cases as a teaching tool, and offers suggestions on formats for
cases, managing the case assignment, designing case study questions,
managing discussion and debate effectively, and using group work.
What
Makes a Good Case?
Tips
for writing an effective case study are offered along with
two examples of the same case to help illustrate key points.
Reasons
and Tips for Using Case Studies in the Classroom
Addresses the following: Why use cases? Underlying procedures
for using cases. A process for using cases. What makes a good
case? Choosing and using a case. Materials to use for cases.
An activity to try. Two references provided.
Choreographing
a Case Class (PDF file)
Three ways to use cases in the classroom are briefly reviewed,
before focusing on the choreographic approach. The latter
method is advocated as the preferred approach, with the author
summarizing some of the key points of an effective case class.
Case-Based
Teaching
This site provides tips for case design and use in the classroom.
A set of links to case-based teaching materials and recommended
literature is included.
Case Writing and
Case Teaching Workshops
The University of Western Ontario Ivey Business School offers
two intensive, one-week workshops - one on case writing, the
other on case teaching. Refer to the web site for more detailed
information.
For more information on this topic, search the
TRELLIS
system (UG library).
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