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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.

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