Case Study

Overview

Case study is a method that examines specific issues by analyzing a contextual scenario. It can be used to holistically introduce key concepts or learning topics, analyze circumstances, diagnose problems and propose solutions. Case studies are a way of concretely presenting theoretical concepts that might otherwise remain abstract. Case studies encourage the development of individual ideas and the understanding of diverse perspectives through participatory discussion and collaborative analysis. This method is related to storytelling but allows more control over the content.

Use this method to:

• Demonstrate theoretical principles.
• Examine whole systems and communicate complexity.
• Understand real contexts.
• Explore solutions, generate hypotheses, compare challenges and analyze scenarios.