Room 315
Case Studies, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Analysis, Evaluation, Scholarship
of Teaching and Learning (sharing results of implementation of a strategy).
Presenter(s)
- Chloe Bolyard, EdD, Assistant Professor, School of Teaching, Learning and Developmental
Sciences
- Amber Howard, Clinical Instructor, School of Teaching, Learning and Developmental
Sciences
- Stacie Finley, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Teaching, Learning and Developmental
Sciences
Using case studies allows students to analyze real-life scenarios by applying theoretical
ideas (e.g., relational pedagogy and equity literacy) to professional practice (Gorski
& Pothini, 2018).
Researchers have found the case method deepens critical thinking abilities and problem-solving
skills (see, for example, Bonney, 2015; Brown & Kraehe, 2010). Further, analyzing
cases enables students to consider multiple perspectives, to practice seeing the complexity
of their chosen field, and to evaluate various responses to phenomena.
In our session, we will provide a brief overview of research on the impact of the
case method on students' beliefs, practices, and student outcomes.
We will share our experiences using the case method in a variety of teacher preparation
courses to enhance teacher candidates’ equity literacy (Gorski, 2016). We hope to
engage participants in a dialogue around the opportunities for the case method to
enhance their own classrooms and will equip them with several potential cases that
could be used in a wide variety of curriculum.
References
Bonney, K. M. (2015). Case study teaching method improves student performance and
perceptions of learning gains. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education, 16(1),
21-28.
Brown, K. D., & Kraehe, A. M. (2010). The complexities of teaching the complex: Examining
how future educators construct understandings of sociocultural knowledge and schooling.
Educational Studies, 46, 91-115.
Gorski, P. (2016). Rethinking the role of “culture” in educational equity: From cultural
competence to equity literacy. Multicultural Perspectives, 18(4), 221-226.
Gorski, P., & Pothini, S. G. (2018). Case studies on diversity and social justice
education (2nd ed.).
Routledge.Hinsdale, M. J. (2020). Relational pedagogy. Oxford Research Encyclopedia
of Education. DOI: 10.1093/acrefore/9780190264093.013.28