Using the Case Method to Facilitate Learning

Self-directed learning research: An imperative for transforming the educational landscape

“…One of the most encouraging outcomes was to see how student teachers became more skilled in reflection. Our study supports the suggestions found in literature that case-based teaching promotes analytical and reflecting thinking (Kunselman & Johnson 2004;Schiller 2006) and improves student teachers' metacognitive skills.…”

The Use of Case Study Competitions to Prepare Students for the World of Work

“…Employers consistently indicate that they want their new employees to be proficient in teamwork, critical thinking and communication skills (Bowers and Metcalf, 2008). Case study competitions can serve as an optimal venue for undergraduate students to practise and hone these skills (Kunselman and Johnson, 2004). Before proceeding with a discussion of the benefits associated with the case study method as a curricular component, however, it is important to consider its limitations.…”

“…Various research studies support the positive learning outcomes associated with case study competitions (Menna, 2010;Corner et al, 2006). Case competitions provide an opportunity for students to work in self-directed teams, which mirrors what many of them will encounter after graduation (Kunselman and Johnson, 2004).…”

Integrated Active Learning Tools for Enhanced Pedagogy in a Software Engineering Course

“…The results indicated that use of the case study method as an active learning tool provides students with a variety of important skills necessary for success both in and out of the classroom. Specifically, active learning helps students develop problem-solving, critical-reasoning, and analytical skills, all of which are valuable tools that prepare students to make better decisions and become better students and, ultimately, better employees [6] .…”

“…Through this project in addition to enhancing twenty (20) delivery hours of lecture slides, eighteen (18) delivery hours of case studies, sixteen (16) delivery hours of exercises, and six (6) delivery hours of case study videos totaling sixty (60) delivery hours of Software V&V course modules are being created. In the spring of 2014, diverse case studies were delivered to Software Engineering juniors at the author's institution and their learning outcomes were tracked using a survey instrument.…”