Special Concerns for Large Classes

Case Method teaching can be used effectively in large classes, but requires some modifications.

• First, break the case and the class into parts. If the students meet in smaller groups with TA's, use those as your smaller groups.
• Assign one section of the case to each group, and address questions about the case to that group
• Keep the rest of the class interested by asking them to provide comments in response to the "main" group's remarks
• Discuss the case during more than one class period to give more students time to participate
• If you have TA's meeting with students, have some preliminary discussion take place there
• Use one-minute papers and other written responses to get all of the students tied into the discussion