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== What is a case study? == | == What is a case study? == | ||
Case study represents PRACTICAL contribution to the theme based on experience more than readings. | |||
" | "...'''complex example''' which gives an insight into the context of a problem as well as illustrating the main point." (Fry et al, 1999) | ||
"...are based on topics that '''demonstrate''' theoretical '''concepts in an applied setting'''." (Davis & Wilcock, 2003) | |||
investigation of it is driven by interest in '''indivudual''' cases, not by the methods of inquiry, as it "...focuses on a '''single''' actor, single enterprise etc. usually under natural conditions so that to understand it (bounded system in its natural habitat)" (Dillon & Reid, 2004). | |||
But it should gather evidence so that it is accessible for subsequent critical assessment (case study is sometimes conceptualized as a '''form of research''')! | |||
In order to write a good case study, you should: | |||
* choose a local issue with global dimension and describe it - it will be included as a Case Study as an annex of [[Globalisation 2010/2011 Themes]] | * choose a local issue with global dimension and describe it - it will be included as a Case Study as an annex of [[Globalisation 2010/2011 Themes]] | ||
* you might explore resources and links that we have provided you - case writing is not pure description of the situation. In order that somebody could learn from it, you have to observe some basic principles. | * you might explore resources and links that we have provided you - case writing is not pure description of the situation. In order that somebody could learn from it, you have to observe some basic principles. | ||
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== Literature used == | == Literature used == | ||
*Davis, C. & Wilcock, E. (2003) Teaching Materials Using Case Studies. The UK Centre for Materials Education. Available from http://www.materials.ac.uk/guides/casestudies.asp | *Davis, C. & Wilcock, E. (2003) Teaching Materials Using Case Studies. The UK Centre for Materials Education. Available from http://www.materials.ac.uk/guides/casestudies.asp | ||
*Dillon, J., & Reid, A. (2004). Issues in case-study methodology in investigating environmental and sustainability issues in higher education: towards a problem-based approach? Environmental Education Research, 10(1), 23–37. | |||
*Fry H, Ketteridge S and Marshall S (1999) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Kogan Page, Glasgow, pp408 | *Fry H, Ketteridge S and Marshall S (1999) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Kogan Page, Glasgow, pp408 | ||
Revision as of 16:50, 18 November 2010
What is a case study?
Case study represents PRACTICAL contribution to the theme based on experience more than readings.
"...complex example which gives an insight into the context of a problem as well as illustrating the main point." (Fry et al, 1999)
"...are based on topics that demonstrate theoretical concepts in an applied setting." (Davis & Wilcock, 2003)
investigation of it is driven by interest in indivudual cases, not by the methods of inquiry, as it "...focuses on a single actor, single enterprise etc. usually under natural conditions so that to understand it (bounded system in its natural habitat)" (Dillon & Reid, 2004).
But it should gather evidence so that it is accessible for subsequent critical assessment (case study is sometimes conceptualized as a form of research)!
In order to write a good case study, you should:
- choose a local issue with global dimension and describe it - it will be included as a Case Study as an annex of Globalisation 2010/2011 Themes
- you might explore resources and links that we have provided you - case writing is not pure description of the situation. In order that somebody could learn from it, you have to observe some basic principles.
Resources
- Active Learning – Case-Based Learning: http://cte.umdnj.edu/active_learning/active_case.cfm
- Case Writing Guide. Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence. Outlines a step-by-step process and provides in-depth guidance on how to organize and present information in the case format.
- The Case Method of Teaching Science http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/projects/cases/teaching/teaching.html
- Teaching Materials Using Case Studies http://www.materials.ac.uk/guides/casestudies.asp
- Teaching Strategies: Case-based Teaching http://www.crlt.umich.edu/tstrategies/tscbt.html
Literature used
- Davis, C. & Wilcock, E. (2003) Teaching Materials Using Case Studies. The UK Centre for Materials Education. Available from http://www.materials.ac.uk/guides/casestudies.asp
- Dillon, J., & Reid, A. (2004). Issues in case-study methodology in investigating environmental and sustainability issues in higher education: towards a problem-based approach? Environmental Education Research, 10(1), 23–37.
- Fry H, Ketteridge S and Marshall S (1999) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Kogan Page, Glasgow, pp408