Learning with cases
James A. Erskine, Michiel R. Leenders, Louise A. Mauffette-Leenders (1998)

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CHAPTER 1: Cases and The Case Method

What is a Case?
Why Are Cases Used?
Inventory of Skills Deveoped by the Case Method
What is Expected of You in the Case Method?
•  Take an active role in your learningomar un papel activo en tu propio aprendizaje
•  Follow a code of professional conduct
•  Commit yourself to ongoing learning
How to Use This Book Effectively
A Note about Language
A Look Ahead

CHAPTER 2: The Case Difficulty Cube and the Trhee Stage Learning Process

The Educational Challenge of a Case and the Case Difficulty Cube
The Analytical Dimension
The Conceptual Dimension
The Presentation Dimension
The Case Difficulty Cube
The Three Stage Process of Learning with Cases
Stage 1 - Individual Preparation
Stage 2 - Small Group Discussion
Stage 3 - Large Group Discussion
After Class Reflection
Conclusion

CHAPTER 3: Individual Preparation

Case Assignments
The Standard Assignment
Other Types of Assignment Questions
Beyond the Assignment Questions
The Short Cycle Process
The Long Cycle Process
Part 1: Detailed Reading of the Case
Part 2: Analysing the Case
•  Defining the issue
•  Analyzing Case Data
•  Generating Alternatives
•  Selecting Decision Criteria
•  Analyzing and Evaluating Alternatives
•  Selecting the Preferred Alternative
•  Developing an Action and Implementation Plan
Missing Information and Assumptions
Evaluating Results
Tips for Effective Individual Preparation
The Case Preparation Chart

CHAPTER 4: Small Group Discussion

Organizing for Effective Small Group Work
Size
Composition
Rotation
Time
Timing
Location
Establishing Small Group Guidelines
Discussing in the Small Group
Identifying Small Group Problems
Dealing with Small Group Problems
Reflecting on the Small Group and Preparing Your Class

CHAPTER 5: Large Group Discussion

The Large Group or Class Discussion Process

1. In-Class - Pre-Class
2. Pre-Case or "Warm-up"
3. The Case Discussion
4. Post-Case or Closing

Stakeholders in the Classroom Discussion Process
The Instructor
The Participants
Participation in the Classroom Discussion Process
Effective Participation
Ineffective Participation
Personal Strategies and Tactics for Managing Your Contributions
Inputs to class
Effective Listening
Note-Taking
Dealing with Specific Challenges to Participation
After Class Reflection
Ethical Considerations

CHAPTER 6: Case Presentations, Reports and Exams

Case Presentations
Types of Presentation
Suggestions for Effective Presentations
Suggestions for Critic-Observers
Case reports
Types of Reports
Suggestions for Effective Case Reports
Case Exams
Types of Exam
Suggestions on How to Prepare and Write an In-Class Exam
•  With the Case Handed out Ahead of Time
•  UIT the Case Hended out at the Start of the Exam
Suggestions that Apply to All Types of Case Exams
A Note about Grades for Written Work

CHAPTER 7: Managing Your Learning Process

Cases and the Case Method
The Two Key Frameworks
The Case Difficulty Cube
The three Stage Learning Process
Individual Preparation
Small Group Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Variations
Conclusion