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Technology Teacher, 1986
This instructional module examines a key function of science and technology: problem solving. It studies the meaning of problem solving, looks at techniques for problem solving, examines case studies that exemplify the problem-solving approach, presents problems for the reader to solve, and provides a student self-quiz. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Engineering, Learning Activities
Tedesco, Paul H., Ed.; And Others – 1977
These teacher developed case studies taken from the business world are presented to help secondary students develop an understanding of economics and of the decision-making process. The studies describe real business situations. All historical and current facts are provided for each of the seven case studies. In the first case, students debate…
Descriptors: Advertising, Business Education, Case Studies, Decision Making
Shagam, Janet Yagoda; Decker, Janet; Stanley, Ethel – 1999
The case-based study, which presents students with a dilemma that encourages exploration, is becoming a popular method for teaching biology. This Web-based report offers one such case study that asks readers to solve problems and make decisions based on information gathered as they engage with characters or situations in the story. The basis for…
Descriptors: Biology, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum
Tedesco, Paul H., Ed.; And Others – 1979
These teacher developed case studies taken from the business world are presented to help secondary students develop an understanding of economics and of the decision-making process. The studies describe real business situations. All historical and current facts are provided, and students must analyze the data and make business decisions. Teacher…
Descriptors: Business Education, Case Studies, Decision Making, Economic Factors
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Gunn, Bruce; Mitchell, Ivor S. – Journal of Business Communication, 1982
The Self-Actualizing Case Method (SACM) fosters high trainee involvement by making the group responsible for all aspects of the case study, including its presentation, analysis, and peer evaluation. The authors discuss this teaching method and include a survey analysis of trainees' attitudes to SACM. (PD)
Descriptors: Business Education, Case Studies, Educational Research, Higher Education
Tedesco, Paul H., Ed.; And Others – 1978
These teacher developed case studies taken from the business world are presented to help secondary students develop an understanding of economics and of the decision-making process. The studies describe real business situations. All historical and current facts are provided, and students must analyze the data and make business decisions. Teacher…
Descriptors: Business Education, Case Studies, Decision Making, Economic Factors
Tedesco, Paul H., Ed.; And Others – 1981
These teacher developed case studies taken from the business world are presented to help secondary students develop an understanding of economics and of the decision-making process. The studies describe real business situations. All historical and current facts are provided, and students must analyze the data and make business decisions. Teacher…
Descriptors: Business Education, Case Studies, Decision Making, Economic Factors
Holmes, Cary W. – 1975
This narrative history of the Middlesex Canal from 1792-1853 is designed to be used with "Canal," a role-playing, decision-making game found in SO 011 886. Economic, social, and political factors related to planning, building, and implementing the canal are considered. The document is presented in three parts. Part I states reasons for…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Construction (Process), Decision Making, Economic Factors
Brufke, Edward F. – 1980
This teacher developed case study which surveys the meteoric rise of the McDonald's Corporation and that of its chief promoter, Ray Kroc, is intended to help secondary students develop an understanding of economics and of the decision-making process. A teacher's guide containing questions for discussion and suggestions for class activities is…
Descriptors: Advertising, Business Education, Case Studies, Decision Making
Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock. Home Economics Curriculum Center. – 1992
A facilitator's manual and participant materials (adult and student) are provided for a program designed to help students, teachers, and people in business and industry to learn effective skills for managing multiple roles and how to apply those skills in balancing work and family issues. The facilitator's manual contains information on project…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Decision Making, Employment, Family Life
Tedesco, Paul H., Ed.; And Others – 1980
These teacher developed case studies deal with the business and economic history of New England from 1690 to 1965. They are intended to help secondary students develop an understanding of economics and of the decision-making process. Suggestions for teaching, discussion questions, references, and bibliographies are provided for the cases. Several…
Descriptors: Business Education, Case Studies, Colonial History (United States), Decision Making
North West Regional Management Centre, Chorley (England). – 1985
This book contains supplementary material for a British self-study course in management designed as an introduction to the course for the Certificate in Management Studies. The materials in this book are learning activities referenced to various topics in the course materials. The nine activities include a case study of a production supervision…
Descriptors: Business Administration, Case Studies, Foreign Countries, Independent Study
Finley, Paris – 1988
This case study describes an experienced high school teacher's difficulties in an Alaskan town with severe tensions between Caucasian and Eskimo students and between community members and teachers. This "teaching case" helps preservice teachers understand the complex, ambiguous situations which arise in rural teaching. The limitations of…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Case Studies, Community Problems, Critical Thinking
Kowle, Carol P.; And Others – 1983
This module, one in a series of competency-based administrator instructional packages, focuses on a specific competency that vocational education administrators need to be successful in the area of program improvement. The purpose of the module is to help administrators to identify sources of information needed to make program improvement…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Case Studies, Competency Based Education, Higher Education
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Carlsbad, NM. – 1996
This learning module, which is part of a management and supervisor training program for managers and supervisors employed at the Department of Energy's Waste Isolation Division, is designed to teach trainees to apply conduct of operations principles to their area(s) of responsibility. The following topics are covered in the module's individual…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Business Administration, Case Studies
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