Improving Case-Based Learning with Clear Content and Simple Presentation

Although cases are frequently used in business education, little is known about how the content and presentation of cases influence learning and performance. This article overviews eight studies which empirically tested how specific content as well as processes for working through case material infl...

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Published in:Journal of organizational psychology 2013-03, Vol.13 (1/2), p.56
Main Authors: Harkrider, Lauren N, Bagdasarov, Zhanna, MacDougall, Alexandra E, Johnson, James F, Devenport, Lynn D, Mumford, Michael D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business education
Cognition & reasoning
Decision making
Effectiveness
Ethics
Influence
Knowledge acquisition
Learning
Organizational behavior
Problem solving
Students
Studies
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Summary:Although cases are frequently used in business education, little is known about how the content and presentation of cases influence learning and performance. This article overviews eight studies which empirically tested how specific content as well as processes for working through case material influence case-based learning and transfer. Overall, these studies reveal the importance of structuring cases in a manner that simplifies learning, clearly emphasizing key concepts within the case content and concisely presenting case material as to focus attention on learning underlying principles useful in future situations. The direct implications for improving the effectiveness of case-based learning are discussed. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:2158-3609