Case Study

Teaching & LearningApproach, Strategy, Method and Technique

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APPROACHAn Approach is a set of correlative

assumptions dealing with the nature of teaching and learning.

An approach is axiomatic. It describes the nature of the

subject matter to be taught.

Anthony (1963:63-7)

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STRATEGY

A method or plan chosen to bring about a desired future, such as achievement of a goal or solution to a problem.

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Strategy

The art and science of planning and marshalling resources for their most efficient and effective use.

The term is derived from the Greek word for general ship or leading an army. 

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Strategy

it's an individual teacher's teaching style. Like all generals in war.

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METHOD

is an overall plan for the orderly presentation of material, no part of which contradicts, and all of which is based upon, the selected approach.

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METHOD

an approach is axiomatic, a method is procedural.

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METHOD

Within one approach, there can be many methods.

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MethodsTeacher organizes the teaching activities in accordance to a set of proximate principles which are either the teacher's own mental construct or are based on recommendations by experts.

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TECHNIQUE

is implementation, that which actually takes place in a classroom.

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TECHNIQUETechnique must be consistent with a method and therefore in harmony with an approach as well.

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TECHNIQUEIt is a particular trick, stratagem, or contrivance used to accomplish an immediate objective.

Teaching and learning Experience

Case StudiesSeminar

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Case Study

for a Public School

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Definition

Case studies are analytical reports of real-life situations.

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Why Case Study Because public schools are designed to serve the public's interest, case studies are useful in evaluating potential problems with a school.

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What?Public school case studies can vary in length and topic or focus,

and they are often directed by current questions in the field.

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What?Your case study might evaluate student academic achievement, the effects of various teaching styles or classroom attendance.

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Define your topic

Determine the focus of your public school case study.

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Define your topicIf you are taking a class in the education field, review some of the topics you have discussed in class.

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Define your topicConsult academic education journals that include case studies to determine what topics appear most important to your field.

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Define your topicEvaluate current events from news stories related to your local public schools as well as current issues of discussion throughout the country.

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Choose your public school. Contact individuals at the school with whom you would be interested in speaking.

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A good case study will include interviews of individuals at that school, so have several choices in mind, in case you are met with resistance by school officials.

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If you are in college, determine if any schools work in partnership with your college or ask your professor for a referral or introduction.