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Herreid, Clyde Freeman – American Institute of Biological Sciences, 2005
Case study teaching has gained a strong foothold in science education. The author discusses: (1) variations on methodology, from whole class discussion to the jigsaw approach; (2) an increase in educational resources on the topic; (3) over a thousand studies that show improved learning when case studies are used; and (4) a survey that illustrates…
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Science Education, Lecture Method, Discussion (Teaching Technique)