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Flexibility and variety in the use of case studies

Abstract

The case studies method is a flexible pedagogical technique that can be used effectively in a variety of formats as part of the teaching and learning process. The characteristics, recommended procedures, and advantages of various versions of the case studies method are discussed based on information drawn from the literature. Several examples of the use of case studies in a capstone problem-solving course are also presented.

Introduction

The use of case studies has become increasingly popular in higher education. The history of case studies (sometimes referred to as the case method or simply cases) as a major pedagogical technique is typically traced to the law and medicine ...

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