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The use of critical incident cases in classrooms.

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| December 22, 2005 | Santanello, Cathy; Hildebrandt, Mark | COPYRIGHT 2005 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

The use of problem-based learning or case study teaching has become widespread in disciplines such as the health sciences, business, public administration, and environmental studies but gradually instructors in additional fields are seeing the pedagogical value of case study teaching and learning in the classroom. This article addresses how faculty from Biology and Geography use case studies and they share two critical incident stories (mini-cases) that they have written and use in their classes.

Introduction

Case studies are one of the most dynamic methods to beckon learners down their own pathways of learning. They allow students to ...

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