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Edens, Kellah M. – College Teaching, 2000
Discusses the problem-based learning (PBL) model, including underlying principles and the three phases of the cyclical process: (1) problem development; (2) initiation of PBL events, inquiry, and investigation; and (3) problem solution. A case study illustrates use of PBL in an educational psychology class. A table lists sample problems for…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness

Herreid, Clyde Freeman – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2005
In this article, the author discusses how to properly implement a case study. Specifically, he discusses how much information should be put into a case study. The author suggests to clearly know what the goals of a case study are before starting to write it. He states that in most cases, the straightforward approach without contradictions poses…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Science Instruction, College Science

Landesman, Howard M. – Journal of Dental Education, 1996
This response of the University of Southern California to the Institute of Medicine's 1995 report concerning the present status and future needs of dental education focuses on the report's influence in implementing a problem-based learning (PBL) option at USC. The PBL program's philosophy, goals, organization, faculty, admissions process, and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Dental Schools
Stinson, John E. – 1990
The Integrated Contextual Learning (ICL) alternative learning methodology is examined as to the impact it can have on the preparation of future managers. The state of business education is reviewed noting criticism that business schools are too theoretical and out of touch with business realities. The ICL is a methodology derivative of Reiterative…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Case Studies, Graduate Study, Group Discussion

Moskovitz, Myron – Journal of Legal Education, 1992
The case method of teaching law was designed for a scholarly, not practical purpose. Because the main purpose of legal education today is to train lawyers, the problem method should be used as the primary strategy in the standard large class and core course in every year of law school. (MSE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Comparative Analysis, Educational Objectives