This case was developed to use in leadership courses with specific implications for school law and supervision of instruction. Varied data are presented about the school and district for students to analyze. School instructional policies of inclusion of special needs students and supervision of teachers play a role in the course of events at…

SIMULATED CASE MATERIALS FOR THE PREPARATION OF STUDENT PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATORS WERE DEVELOPED AND TESTED. FOUR SIMULATED CASES WERE DEVELOPED FOR USE IN AN 8-WEEK RESEARCH PROJECT INVOLVING 46 GRADUATE STUDENTS RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO A CONTROL AND AN EXPERIMENTAL GROUP. THE STUDY REVEALED NO SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE EXPERIMENTAL AND…

This study focuses on the perspectives of pre-service teachers exposed to cases in an educational psychology course. It considers how students view cases and how their thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes regarding case-based activities change throughout the semester. Both qualitative and quantitative data (participating observations, interviews,…

This paper provides the background for a workshop designed to stimulate interaction between case writers for research and case writers for teaching around the practical challenges of fieldwork. The first section defines the workshop format (panel presentations, group discussions, and a plenary session). It also describes four major issues to be…

This paper investigates the ability of portfolios to stimulate the acquisition of multicultural counseling competence within counselors-in-training. It also compares the efficacy of portfolios to case formulation, another method of competence development. Students (N=27) attending a required course on multicultural counseling at a large Midwestern…

An undergraduate small group communication course in "Great Group Breakdowns" is discussed, in which students wrote case studies describing dysfunction in historical and fictional groups, in groups in which they had personally participated, and in groups found in film and literature. This paper argues that this is a uniquely useful method that…

This booklet introduces a new and general approach to the scientific method for everyone. Teaching the scientific method to all students allows them to develop their own talents and is necessary to prevent the loss of jobs. Many job areas that require scientific methodology are listed. Harmful results that may occur because of not teaching the…

The case studies in this book consider many of the most important issues perceived and experienced by people who are using or developing problem-based learning (PBL). The book focuses on politics, administration, resources, the roles of teachers, and the effects of PBL on students. The chapters are: (1) "Come and See the Real Thing" (David…

Good teachers must regularly engage in ethical reflection. The rules-and-principles approach for developing educators' ethical judgment may be less effective than a virtue-centered approach, which is more in keeping with teachers' essential commitments. Virtue-based case analysis helps teachers experience vicariously what it means to be ethically…

Argues that the reading and writing of case studies written by student teachers about their own student teaching experiences can help students in drama/theater teacher education to integrate theory and practice. Presents one such case. Describes how cases can be used in methods class; notes advantages of the case study method; and describes…

Features of a web-based learning environment for physicians included the following: balance between content richness and bandwidth; shared knowledge and interaction using actual cases; constructivist approach to develop basic cases into advanced cases for reflection and interaction. Evaluation of the program showed comparable participation rates…

Because it uses real-life situations, problems, or incidents, the case study method is well suited to training school business officials. Case studies can help these administrators deal with complex relationships involving board members, school staff, and parents. A sample case problem involving budget overexpenditure is provided. Includes three…

Presents a case where a threat of suicide was made in the first session. In this training clinic a closely supervised co-therapy team was used. This case highlights several techniques in the solution-focused approach, and demonstrates how a specific focus can lead to deeper exploration of family concerns. (Author/EMK)

Discusses the strengths of the many lines of scientific evidence supporting the idea of human evolution and the importance of the agreement that exists between them. Argues that using humans as a case study in evolution allows educators to illustrate broader aspects of the nature of science and how the overall strength of any scientific…

A rationale and framework for the use of case studies in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teacher education. It explores why and how reality-based cases can revitalize teacher education programs that are specifically designed to prepare teachers for the problems they could encounter as ESP practitioners. (Author/JL)