Welcome to the InfoSci Platform
Learner Perception of Using Case Study Method as a Teaching Method in Higher Education

Learner Perception of Using Case Study Method as a Teaching Method in Higher Education

Ana María Pinto-Llorente
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 21
ISBN13: 9781522594291|ISBN10: 1522594299|EISBN13: 9781522594314
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9429-1.ch010
Cite Chapter Cite Chapter

MLA

Pinto-Llorente, Ana María. "Learner Perception of Using Case Study Method as a Teaching Method in Higher Education." Case Study Methodology in Higher Education, edited by Annette Baron and Kelly McNeal, IGI Global, 2019, pp. 209-229. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9429-1.ch010

APA

Pinto-Llorente, A. M. (2019). Learner Perception of Using Case Study Method as a Teaching Method in Higher Education. In A. Baron & K. McNeal (Eds.), Case Study Methodology in Higher Education (pp. 209-229). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9429-1.ch010

Chicago

Pinto-Llorente, Ana María. "Learner Perception of Using Case Study Method as a Teaching Method in Higher Education." In Case Study Methodology in Higher Education, edited by Annette Baron and Kelly McNeal, 209-229. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2019. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9429-1.ch010

Export Reference

Mendeley
Favorite

Abstract

The aim of the study is to explore learners' perception of case study method within the context of a Degree in Infant Education. The research is carried out at Salamanca University during the academic year 2017-2018. In order to achieve the goal of the research, a quantitative study is employed. The sample of the research is composed of 77 learners enrolled in the compulsory subject School Organization. To operationalize the variables and collect data researchers use a questionnaire. Analyzing the results, it is highlighted that most learners emphasize the benefits of case study method to be involved in the real context of a classroom setting, and to contribute to the development of different skills such as communication, problem solving, decision-making, organizing and planning, analytical thinking, conflict resolution, negotiation, coordination, cooperation, flexibility, tolerance, and respect. They state that it is a fantastic experience to put into practice the knowledge previously acquired. This research points out how the case study method maximizes the learning experience.

Request Access

You do not own this content. Please login to recommend this title to your institution's librarian or purchase it from the IGI Global bookstore.