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Describe how to prepare for a case study as a mode of teaching

Describe how to prepare for a case study as a mode of teaching

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1) Decide on the topic, i.e. is there any conflict, new idea or personal experience that is associated with the topic? Can the topic be linked to cotemporary problem such as global warming, social issues, etc. this is the hook / linkage into the case.
2) Review and research the topic and the hook (linkage) into the material so that you can see further connections and possibilities.
3) Rapidly write all the possible principles that you might teach using this topic in your class.
4) Make a list of all the possible characters (fictional or real) that could be affected by this topic. Do all these characters have problems to be solved?
5) Write a draft of a case from the viewpoint of a person caught in the thick of the case problem.
6) As you write look for opportunities to introduce terms or concepts that are important to your course.
7) Go through the case again and list the major and minor topics that are likely to come up in a discussion of the case.
8) After you have reasonable version of the case write a series of discussion questions to include at the end of each section. These study questions will assist learners to recognize the important issues embedded in the case.
Titany answered the question on September 15, 2021 at 12:44

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