An Audit of the Case Study Method - by Michael Masoner (Hardcover)

About the Book

The case study method of teaching is a widely used educational technique in advanced learning situations, such as professional training. Although the employment of this approach is extensive, the potential as well as limitations of the method have not been comprehensively assessed. In contrast to other books on the subject that concern the details of implementation, An Audit of the Case Study Method integrates evidence on the issues and potential achievements to be attained in employing the method in different knowledge domains.

Book Synopsis

The case study method of teaching is a widely used educational technique in advanced learning situations, such as professional training. Although the employment of this approach is extensive, the potential as well as limitations of the method have not been comprehensively assessed. In contrast to other books on the subject that concern the details of implementation, An Audit of the Case Study Method integrates evidence on the issues and potential achievements to be attained in employing the method in different knowledge domains.

Review Quotes

?An Audit of the Case Study Method consists of ten short chapters and a series of appendices which exceed by more than a third the length of the text. An extensive bibliography, arguably the most valuable part of the book, also is included. The author sets out, ostensibly, to audit-to examine and verify-the case-study method as an approach to pedagogy. . .?-Educational Studies

"An Audit of the Case Study Method consists of ten short chapters and a series of appendices which exceed by more than a third the length of the text. An extensive bibliography, arguably the most valuable part of the book, also is included. The author sets out, ostensibly, to audit-to examine and verify-the case-study method as an approach to pedagogy. . ."-Educational Studies

About the Author

MICHAEL MASONER is Associate Professor of Accountancy at the College of Business and Administration, Southern Illinois Univeristy at Carbondale.