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Herreid, Clyde Freeman – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2011
This chapter describes the history of case study teaching, types of cases, and experimental data supporting their effectiveness. It also describes a model for comparing the efficacy of the various case study methods. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies, Instructional Effectiveness, Lecture Method
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Carey, Karen T.; Dorn, Shelly M. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1998
The Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, a venture of the California State University, Fresno, and the University of California, illustrates effective ways to enhance technological literacy among doctoral students through technology-assisted small-group communication. The study draws on data from exit interviews with program…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Faculty, Computer Literacy, Distance Education
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Allen, Deborah E.; And Others – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1996
In its use of complex, real-world problems to introduce concepts and motivate learning in an active and cooperative learning environment, problem-based learning is a powerful alternative to the passive lecture in introductory college science. Use of technology and multimedia instruction, focus on large classes, and use of interdisciplinary…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, College Science