Online Resources
The case method is a teaching approach that uses cases to place students in the role of people who were faced with difficult decisions at some point in the past. Below are some resources that may be helpful to instructors who are using the case method.
- The HBS Case MethodBrief overview of the HBS case method.
- How They Teach The Case Method At Harvard Business SchoolFrom the September 29, 2015 issue of Poets & Quants. Provides detailed background on how the case method is taught at Harvard Business School.
- Teaching by the Case Method: Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning Harvard Business SchoolExplores the case method in practice and provides tip sheets for effective case method teaching.
- Teaching with Case Studies: Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence ( PennState)Describes how to use case studies as strategies to provide active learning experiences for students.
- Using Case Studies to Teach: BU Center for Teaching & LearningProvides a brief overview of how to most effectively use cases in Boston University classes.
Books
The Case for Cases: Teaching with Cases - How to Teach Using the Case Method by
This book is intended to support faculty in designing and conducting case teaching. The book is a practical 'how to' guide for faculty setting up and delivering a case based class. It can be used by instructors of all levels as it discusses issues such as class culture, teaching pace, grading, board usage etc.
Location: OnlinePublication Date: 2018
The case method at the Harvard Business School : papers by present and past members of the faculty and staff by
An introduction to the use of cases -- Because wisdom can't be told -- Tough-mindedness and the case method -- The genesise of the case method in business instruction -- Some selected cases, with notes on their use: I: A case in marketing -- Florida Foods Inc. -- II: A case in production -- Hampton Manufacturing Company -- III: A case in control -- Conmay Company -- IV: A broad economics case -- Dempsey Shoe Company -- The case method as seen by graduates -- I: What is a case method? -- II: Development of a student under the case method -- III: The values and limitations of the case method -- IV: Basic characteristics of the case method -- The role of the instructor in the case method -- Use of case material in the classroom -- Observer's report on the role of the instructor in case discussions -- Preparation to teach a case -- Written analyses of cases -- Development of an outline for a course taught by the case method -- The industry approach to the teaching of business administration by the case method -- The case method and its administrative environment -- The use of cases for research -- The possibilities of the case method in supervisory and executive development in industry -- The case method in college teaching of social science -- Writing business cases -- The work of the case writer -- The financing of the case collection -- List of some of the printed and mimeographed collections of Harvard Business School cases.
Location: Mugar Library Off-site HF1111 F54Publication Date: 1954
Case Studies in Strategic Management by
Most business schools use case studies in their courses. However, these are typically based on past cases and assigned to students to solve. This book describes a new approach for teaching with case studies, which was developed and applied successfully at TUM School of Management. In this approach, student teams write and solve their own case study on a topic concerning current and future businesses. A case can thus be on their own startup or a strategic decision of existing companies. During the course, the students receive intensive coaching while selecting and developing the case topic by the course advisors as well as feedback by industry experts and executives for whom the case is actually a burning question. The authors present 17 cases covering strategic questions for startups and technology companies such as Deutsche Post, BMW, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Stadtwerke München, Fielmann, adidas, Siemens, Caribou Biosciences, eon, Airbus, Unicredit and UBS.
Location: onlinePublication Date: 2019
Teaching and the Case Method by
Teaching and the Case Method delves into the special role of teacher and students in the case method learning process. Schools that want to use the case method more effectively can use this book to teach groups of faculty how to apply case method techniques. For the first time, too, a book about case method teaching attempts to show how the method can be applied in a liberal arts setting. A liberal arts module in the book presents an innovative program for instructors who want to experiment with discussion teaching in traditional arts and science areas. The book focuses on a wide range of knotty problems faced by most instructors, experienced or new, creating an opportunity for them to learn from each other. It's main purpose is to provide a rich opportunity for both professional school and liberal arts instructors to develop their own discussion leadership skills, and to further the process of learning for both themselves and their students.
Location: Pardee Library HF1131 .C48 1994Publication Date: 1994
Teaching and writing case studies: a practical guide by
The case method remains the preferred teaching method at business schools across the world, constantly adapting and evolving to exploit emerging technologies and meet students' changing expectations. This practical, easy-to-read manual explains the benefits of learning with the case method and offers step-by-step guides to both case teaching and writing. Aimed at those who are new to the case method as well as more experienced practitioners, this is an indispensable guide to the central elements of successful case teaching and writing, including the effective use of multimedia and on-line technologies. Part one explores case teaching techniques and takes readers through a typical case discussion clearly illustrating how to guide students towards key learning objectives. The nature of learning and teaching is discussed as well as types of cases, and the various ways they can be used. Part two describes the case writing process, offering guidance on both field and desk research, how to structure a case, teaching notes, and case release procedures. Practical case writing exercises are included.
Location: Online (Internet Archive)ISBN: Publication Date: 2006
Teaching with Cases by
Case method teaching immerses students in realistic business situations--which include incomplete information, time constraints, and conflicting goals. The class discussion inherent in case teaching is well known for stimulating the development of students' critical thinking skills, yet instructors often need guidance on managing that class discussion to maximize learning. Teaching with Cases focuses on practical advice for instructors that can be easily implemented. It covers how to plan a course, how to teach it, and how to evaluate it. The book is organized by the three elements required for a great case-based course: 1) advance planning by the instructor, including implementation of a student contract; 2) how to make leading a vibrant case discussion easier and more systematic; and 3) planning for student evaluation after the course is complete. Teaching with Cases is ideal for anyone interested in case teaching, whether basing an entire course on cases, using cases as a supplement, or simply using discussion facilitation techniques. To learn more about the book, and to see resources available, visit teachingwithcases.hbsp.harvard.edu.
Location: Pardee Library HD30.4 .S329 2014Publication Date: 2014
Who Learns What from Cases and How? by
This book organizes and presents major empirical work done to date on cases and case-based pedagogy. It is timely--not only because it provides a comprehensive review of much of the scholarship that has been done to date, but also because it encompasses a wide range of perspectives on cases and case methods. For example, it includes research on learning from discussing and writing about cases; from video and multi-media cases as well as print cases; from working with preservice and in-service teachers as well as research on the contributors'' own practice. The research included is grounded in a spectrum of different theoretical frames, from narrative to constructivism to information processing. Each chapter concludes with a brief commentary by an invited author, intended to stimulate further dialogue on cases and case-based pedagogy. One principle goal of this volume is to compare the claims of case pedagogy with the current research. A second is the careful examination of the methodologies that have been used to study cases. A third goal is to clarify what we do not yet know; each chapter presents questions for further research. The work reviewed and discussed in this volume attempts to answer questions such as: *What can preservice teacher candidates and in-service teachers learn from cases and the case method? *What do we know from research on different kinds of cases (print, video, multimedia, multicultural)? *What do we know from research on different kinds of case methods (discussion, writing case analyses, constructing cases)? *What theoretical frameworks have guided researchers'' questions and methods? *What are the implications of various theoretical frameworks on the research questions and methodologies used to study case-based pedagogy? *What are some of the pitfalls of research on case methods? The use of case methods in teacher education is a relatively new phenomena which has been growing in popularity since the 1980s. Most of the work that has been published so far has focused on testimonials and author''s experiences rather than on systematic analysis, providing little empirical evidence for case methods. This book is distinguished by its emphasis on the research base for cases and case-based pedagogy. Teacher educators, educational psychologists, those interested in pedagogy in higher education, and advanced students in these areas will find this book to be an invaluable professional resource. s that have been used to study cases. A third goal is to clarify what we do not yet know; each chapter presents questions for further research. The work reviewed and discussed in this volume attempts to answer questions such as: *What can preservice teacher candidates and in-service teachers learn from cases and the case method? *What do we know from research on different kinds of cases (print, video, multimedia, multicultural)? *What do we know from research on different kinds of case methods (discussion, writing case analyses, constructing cases)? *What theoretical frameworks have guided researchers'' questions and methods? *What are the implications of various theoretical frameworks on the research questions and methodologies used to study case-based pedagogy? *What are some of the pitfalls of research on case methods? The use of case methods in teacher education is a relatively new phenomena which has been growing in popularity since the 1980s. Most of the work that has been published so far has focused on testimonials and author''s experiences rather than on systematic analysis, providing little empirical evidence for case methods. This book is distinguished by its emphasis on the research base for cases and case-based pedagogy. Teacher educators, educational psychologists, those interested in pedagogy in higher education, and advanced students in these areas will find this book to be an invaluable professional resource. ty since the 1980s. Most of the work that has been published so far has focused on testimonials and author''s experiences rather than on systematic analysis, providing little empirical evidence for case methods. This book is distinguished by its emphasis on the research base for cases and case-based pedagogy. Teacher educators, educational psychologists, those interested in pedagogy in higher education, and advanced students in these areas will find this book to be an invaluable professional resource.
Location: Mugar Library LB1029.C37 W56 1999Publication Date: 1999
