Applying Case Method in the Training of Future Specialists

Abstract

Making a brighter presentation and improving assimilation of educational material with the help of the case method allows activating the mental, exploratory and creative abilities of students to optimize the process of assimilation of information. The combination of this method with others allows making future specialists to independently find ways to solve problems. This results in the assimilation of professionally significant special knowledge. The aim of the study was to determine the features of the application of the case method in the educational process in preparing students for future professional activities, identifying sources, structural elements and filling professional cases. The study involved the survey method and further testing to identify indicators of significance at the summative and control stage of the experiment. Methods used: diagnostic programme to study the level of educational activities by Riepkina, Zaika; assessment of the level of control and self-assessment actions; statistical and mathematical interpretation of empirical data with subsequent functional analysis of the research results. The study showed the high efficiency of the case method in the educational environment of higher educational institutions (HEIs). The indicator of students’ self-presentation after the application of the case method has changed significantly. This was reflected in an increased high level to 35.5%, a decreased medium level to 38%, and a slight increase in all levels in the experimental group students. Positive dynamics was revealed on all criteria for diagnosing the effectiveness of the case method in teaching: a decreased percentage of students with negative and relatively low markers and a corresponding increase in the percentage of students with positive markers of knowledge and learning the material. Further research can deal with development and implementation of case systems in view of certain majors, taking into account future professional activities.

Analysis of Students' Scientific Literacy Ability by the Implementation of Case Method Learning

“…Thus, based on the average pretest, posttest, Ngain, and paired sample t test results, it can be stated that case method learning can improve students' scientific literacy skills in the three domains of scientific literacy, namely content, scientific process, and context. This is in line with the study by Chumak et al (2022) showed the high efficiency of the case method in the educational environment of higher educational institutions. The case method leads students to explore information in solving cases scientifically, this of course directly shapes students' scientific literacy skills (Rahayu, 2020).…”

Active Learning Pedagogy for Enriching Economics Students’ Higher Order Thinking Skills

“…Carlson and Velenchik (2006) describe the case method as an active learning technique that uses classroom discussion of a written narrative or a case as a strategy to develop the student's analytical tools and skills. The potential the case method has to enrich students' higher order thinking skills is also noted by Chumak et al (2022), who state that the case method is an appropriate and effective interactive teaching method because of its efficacy in promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and cooperation of students and teachers. According to Chumak et al (2022), the case method involves students discussing a particular event or situation in the real world.…”

“…The potential the case method has to enrich students' higher order thinking skills is also noted by Chumak et al (2022), who state that the case method is an appropriate and effective interactive teaching method because of its efficacy in promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and cooperation of students and teachers. According to Chumak et al (2022), the case method involves students discussing a particular event or situation in the real world. It requires them to find the best possible solution to the problem highlighted.…”

The Effectiveness of Case Method Learning in View of Students' Critical Thinking Ability

“…Selanjutnya penelitian lain oleh Rahmawati (2013) menggunakan metode case method dapat mempengaruhi motivasi dan pemikiran kritis siswa. Kemudian penelitian terdahulu juga menyatakan bahwa pembelajaran case method mampu meningkatkan hasil belajar, minat belajar, serta mampu melatih kemampuan berpikir kritis dikarenakan dalam penerapannya disajikan kasus yang terjadi disekitar dan dikaitkan dengan materi yang disampaikan sehingga dibutuhkan kemampuan berpikir secara kreatif dan kritis untuk mencari solusi dari kasus yang disajikan Chumak et al, (2022); Leggett & Smith (2022); Ito & Takeuchi (2021). Berdasarkan pemaparan tersebut maka tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana efektivitas metode pembelajaran pemecahan kasus (case method) ditinjau dari kemampuan berpikir kritis mahasiswa.…”