Please find below links to a variety resources on Case Method teaching resources and student-focused resources on learning by the Case Method.
Case Method Teaching
- Books
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- 2014
- Harvard Business School Press
Teaching with Cases: A Practical Guide
Teaching with Cases: A Practical Guide
by E. Anderson & B. SchianoThis book gives practical advice on how to teach with cases at institutions where it is not the primary pedagogy.- 2003
- McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Socrates' Muse: Reflections on Effective Case Discussion Leadership
Socrates' Muse: Reflections on Effective Case Discussion Leadership
by Robert F. Bruner- 15 AUG 1994
- Harvard Business School Press
by C.R. Christensen, L.B. Barnes & A. HansenThis is a book of cases used in the development of Case Teachers.- 01 JUL 1992
- Harvard Business School Press
Education for Judgment: The Artistry of Discussion Leadership
Education for Judgment: The Artistry of Discussion Leadership
by David Garvin, C. Christensen & A. SweetThis book gives an overview to the philosophy and applied strategies of teaching in a participant-centered learning environment.
- Articles
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- September 2007
- Academy of Management Learning & Education Vol. 6, No. 3 (Sep., 2007), pp. 364-374.
Teaching Executives and Teaching MBAs: Reflections on the Case Method
Teaching Executives and Teaching MBAs: Reflections on the Case Method
by David Garvin
- Background Notes
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- 1995, rev. 1996
Compares four different approaches to case teaching: lecturing, theorizing, illustrating, and choreographing a case. Argues the advantages of the "choreography" method from the point of view of students' learning. Concludes with a description of that method and some tips on how to use it.- 1984, rev. 1985
Provides practical advice as well as bigger-picture philosophies. Highlights key skills including clarifying objectives, questioning and listening, and board work- 1976
by E. Raymond CoreyDirected toward students; valuable for professors as well. Briefly describes the process of case writing, the general nature of cases, and the advantages to students of learning by the case method. An approach to studying a case, individually or as a group member, for classroom discussion is outlined. Also summarizes the basic characteristics of a case discussion.- 1940
by Charles I. GraggA thoughtful and perceptive essay on the value of the case method in developing constructive, independent thought through participation, discovery, and open exchange. Stresses the importance of the instructor as discussion leader, and highlights the challenges and rewards that students encounter as they shift from lecture-based undergraduate studies to discussion-based learning.
Learning by the Case Method
- Books
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- 2007
- Harvard Business Review Press
The Case Study Handbook: How to Read, Discuss, and Write Persuasively About Cases
The Case Study Handbook: How to Read, Discuss, and Write Persuasively About Cases
by William Ellet- 2002
by John S. HammondHelps students fully capitalize on the case method. Succinctly introduces the benefits, format, and process while offering lots of "how-to" advice. Widely used as an introductory handout for executive, MBA, and undergraduate courses. Describes how case discussion enables the exchange of managerial experience and knowledge. Emphasizes the need to identify the real issues and do rigorous analysis in the course of reaching a management decision and that there is typically more than one "right" answer.- 1981
by David H. MaisterGeared toward students, the advice is to slow down, write everything out, and know why you're doing what you're doing. Basic, helpful advice.
- Background Notes
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- 2002
by John S. HammondHelps students fully capitalize on the case method. Succinctly introduces the benefits, format, and process while offering lots of "how-to" advice. Widely used as an introductory handout for executive, MBA, and undergraduate courses. Describes how case discussion enables the exchange of managerial experience and knowledge. Emphasizes the need to identify the real issues and do rigorous analysis in the course of reaching a management decision and that there is typically more than one "right" answer.- 1981
by David H. MaisterGeared toward students, the advice is to slow down, write everything out, and know why you're doing what you're doing. Basic, helpful advice.
Please find below links to a variety of case writing resources from Harvard Business School Publishing. To order you must be signed into HBSP online as an educator. The "Sign In or Register Now" button is top right.
- 17 APR 2015
- Harvard Business Publishing
This document offers guidance and advice, including check lists, for the preparation and writing of both classroom cases and their accompanying teaching notes. These guidelines were developed based on consultations with very experienced case teachers and an analysis of the elements of case studies and their teaching notes considered to be high quality by Harvard Business School faculty across departments, and on the basis of cases highly demanded by other schools.
- 2001, revised 2012
by Michael J. Roberts
Comprehensive look at what constitutes an effective case: developing an idea; considering the teaching aspect of the case; working with companies on field research, interviews, and follow-up; and elements of case writing.
- 1998
by E. Raymond Corey
Strong focus on the interview process, with suggestions on approaches and techniques as well as case length and style.
- 1990, revised 1994
by Jane Linder
A concise overview with useful information on timelines for case writing and processes for circulating drafts and getting feedback.
- 1990
by Mary Gentile
Provides straightforward advice for the new casewriter, both practical and philosophical.
- 1975, revised 1984
Overview of the case writing process at HBS, including information specifically for companies on the benefits of participating and confidentiality of materials.
Writing Teaching Notes for Cases
- 1993
by James Austin
Sets forth the rationale for teaching notes, what they should contain and why, and how they can be prepared. In discussing the value of a well-written teaching note, this case highlights the critical structural elements of preparing for an effective class: timing, pastures, transitions, identifying potential pitfalls, board plans, question plans.
Please find below links to Teaching and Learning Centers, Additional Case Resources, Professional Organizations and Journals.
The Christensen Center for Teaching and Learning is not responsible for content on external links.
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Harriet W. Sheridan Center
Brown UniversityHaas School of Business, Center for Teaching Excellence
University of California, BerkeleyThe Center for Teaching and Learning
University of ChicagoColumbia Center for New Media Teaching and Learning
Columbia UniversityCornell Center for Learning and Teaching
Cornell University (Johnson)Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning
Dartmouth UniversityDerek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning
Harvard UniversityMIT Teaching and Learning Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologySearle Center for Teaching Excellence
Northwestern UniversityStanford Teaching Commons
Stanford UniversityTeaching Resource Center
University of Virginia (Darden)Center for Teaching and Learning
University of WashingtonAlfred West Jr. Learning Lab
WhartonSLATE
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
- Additional Case Resources
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Case Place
Aspen InstituteThe Case Center
Harvard Business School Publishing
PON Clearing House
Harvard Law School (A resource center for negotiation and alternative dispute resolution)INSEAD
Kellogg Case Collection
Northwestern UniversityIvey Publishing
Richard Ivey School of BusinessStanford Entrepreneurship Case Studies
Stanford Graduate School of BusinessDarden Business School Publishing
University of Virginia
- Professional Organizations
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POD Network
Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher EducationThe Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Independent policy and research center with a primary mission "to do and perform all things necessary to encourage, uphold, and dignify the profession of the teacher and the cause of higher education."Chronicle of Higher Education
Published weekly, The Chronicle is a news source for college and university faculty members and administrators.EDUCAUSE
Nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology.The Organizational Behavior Teaching Society
Dedicated to innovative teaching and learning in the organizational and management sciences.