Open AccessThe Case Study Method: A Step-By-Step Approach For Analyzing Cases And Evaluating Students
Author(s) -
Linda D. Lerner,
Linda H. Richey
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the international college teaching methods and styles journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2157-880X
pISSN - 1548-9566
DOI - 10.19030/ctms.v1i2.5227
Subject(s) - computer science , teaching method , mathematics education , evaluation methods , psychology , engineering , reliability engineering
The case study is an excellent method for teaching and assessing students knowledge and skills. Using two examples, we present a step-by-step approach for analyzing cases and evaluating students. The advantages and disadvantages of using cases are discussed and methods for identifying cases are presented.