Does Instructor's Use of Self-Authored Cases vs. Other Cases in Teaching Lead to More Effective Learning?

Abstract

The investigation of relationship between teaching and research has flourished for several decades. Teachers' knowledge and their experiences in conducting research studies are collectively expected to enrich the learning process of students. Relevance and applicability of concepts has the potential to augment learners' interest in discussing and absorbing the ideas. Learning can be fulfilling in an environment where teachers propel curiosity amongst students and are in interactive mode through a two-way channel of discussion. It is in this light that this pilot study examines the case teaching method with respect to usage of self-authored cases by the instructor, and compares it with the resultant impact on teaching as well as students' learning when taught with cases authored by others. Participants of the study were students of MBA program in a private university of India. The responses revealed that the two types of teaching materials had impact on areas like clarity, communication, complexity, linking with other topic, preparedness, energy level, and comprehensiveness.

Evaluation a Career Planning Course with Case-based Teaching Modelon College Students’ Career Decisions and Learning Satisfaction

“…Case-based teaching model is an effective teaching method (Reed, & Brunson, 2018). Literature calls for a wider adoption of case-based teaching model (Carrasco, Behling & Lopez, 2018;Singh, Shree & Parahoo, 2018). All the studies pertaining to case-based teaching model in professional and educational domains contend that this method encourages active learning, independent thinking and judgement.…”

“…They need to know what they are looking for and embark on career actions. They also need to establish self-identities and absorb information about career planning in order to make suitable career decisions (Herr, 2001;Savickas, 2011).Career counselors and teachers in colleges should formulate the teaching ijps.ccsenet.org…”