Editorial: Teaching With Cases -- Let Me Count the Ways

by: Nancy Schiller

We're back, with yet another issue on the case study method of teaching. It's a method we think has expanding possibilities, especiallially in its application to science education. The use of stories to educate students has existed for thousands of years. And we are pleased to be part of that grand tradition. The power of case studies stems from the fact that they put learning into context in memorable and often delightful ways.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 10/1/2006Stock # jcst06_036_02_4Volume 036Issue 02

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