Midterm and Final Group Exams Case studies are like laboratory experiments. They present real situations for practice in analysis, problem solving and theory building.
Participants have the opportunity to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
In order to become thoughtful and creative problem solvers, participants need practice in analyzing problems, in asking important questions, in considering various responses, in arguing for or against different solutions, in seeking more than one answer to a problem. To be successful and effective in the teaching profession, teachers must constantly think through problems and arrive at appropriate solutions. Cases help learners understand concepts by actually experiencing them, by figuring them out for themselves, by wrapping their hands around them, by grappling with their nuances and subtleties. The group must present their findings and lead class discussion concerning their particular case studies. Each case study is worth 40 points.