Your case-method classroom discussion was successful. That’s great!
Now, how do you draw the most benefit out it?
Your case-method classroom discussion was successful. That’s great!
Now, how do you draw the most benefit out it?
1/ Rediscover note-taking!
You will likely take part in hundreds of learning sessions during your program, so note-taking should be a priority for case discussions to help you recall the details.
Taking notes during case discussions can be distracting – for you and your classmates. Then, when taking notes, you should avoid losing the thread of discussions, and help your instructor and classmates know that you are fully engaged in the learning process.
The best moment to write your notes is soon after the learning session. You will already have your case analysis worksheets, just add your notes from the session. Also, you might want to ask your instructor for permission to take pictures of the whiteboard or flip charts at the end of a learning session.
If you must take notes during a case discussion, consider doing so by hand rather than on a device or laptop. Hand writing is less distracting for your classmates and will be more effective in helping you keep a record of the information.
2/Consider what new skills you need to develop!
Remember, a case discussion is not just about the topic discussed! Each session is intended to help you develop and refine a variety of essential and valuable skills for your future career.
Critical thinking is a set of cognitive skills and know-how. They can be developed through the experimental approach offered by the case method, during discussions: recognition of hypotheses; logical evaluation of arguments; deductions; etc.
Your point of view, or an opposing opinion... both deserve to be presented strategically and effectively.
Case discussions reveal the importance of constructive attitudes, the value of individual preparedness, the magic of listening and the power of empathy in order to achieve better understanding of others and ourselves.
Case discussions teach participants how to avoid making decisions based on insufficient information and how to connect theory and actual practice...
