Writing field-based, decision-oriented cases for use in classroom dicussions is of interest to new and experienced case writers. A process that is applicable across all disciplines will be presented. Objectives: 1. Introduce the 'Case Difficulty Cube Concept.' 2. Re-engineer the Normal Steps in Writing a Case. 3. Introduce the Concetp of the Case Plan. 4. Discuss Continuing Challenges. Preregister: Limited Seating
Workshop B. How Instructors Can Increase Their Efficiency and Effectiveness
The focus of this workshop is on fundamental prerequisites necessary for effective teaching and learning with cases. New and experienced teacher alike, across all disciplines, will have an opportunity to participate in a sample case method class. Objectives include: 1. Review the distinquishing characteristics of a case and the reasons for using cases. 2. Discuss the fundamental prerequisites. 3. Practice the three-stageprocess for effective learning with cases. 4. Experience a typical class using a short, general purpose case.
Workshop C. How Students Can Increase Their Efficiency and Effectiveness
This workshop is focussed on helping students to learn faster and better using cases. Objectives: 1. Review the distinguishing characteristics of a case and the reasons for using cases. 2. Review the Case Difficulty Cube and the benefits to students. 3. Review the Three-Stage Process for learning with cases. 4. Introduce tools for effective student learning. 5. Apply the 'learning with cases tools' using a short case.
Workshop D. Evaluating (Participant)Contributions to a Case Class Discussion
This workshop is focussed on assisting case discussion leaders and teachers to evaluate student contributions to the case class discussion. For details refer to the WACRA homepage www.wacra.org.
*Dr. Erskine is Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. He is the author of books on case writing & teaching and has extensive case teaching and leadership training experience spanning 30 years.