The Use of Case Studies as a Teaching Method in Brazil

This paper presents a proposal of application the teaching case method. This method, based on case studies, helps to develop the arguments to a point of view. The case study is defined as an in depth exploration method of realities (cases); presenting investigative analyses. This method promotes cri...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2017-02, Vol.237, p.373-377
Main Authors: Minniti, L.F.S., Melo, J.S.M., Oliveira, R.D., Salles, J.A.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Study
Didactic and Pedagogical Methodology
Teaching Case
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Summary:This paper presents a proposal of application the teaching case method. This method, based on case studies, helps to develop the arguments to a point of view. The case study is defined as an in depth exploration method of realities (cases); presenting investigative analyses. This method promotes critical thinking, encourages debates and stimulates teacher and students interaction. This article presents the teaching case method and a brief history of the case method in Brazil. This work was conducted through literature review and ends with a proposal of application of the method as an active learning strategy. Conclusions point the feasibility of the method as a teaching strategy.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2017.02.024