Case Study

The Conference Case Study

This year's case will explore issues of a college professor's response to issues of grading and diversity. This case, authored by Rita Silverman and William Welty and developed with funding from the Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE) was developed as part of a grant-funded project that produced a number of cases designed to help faculty grapple with instructional issues. These cases have been used extensively with faculty across the country. Their rich detail captures the complexity and nuance of issues that faculty face in their daily practice.

Using Case Method to Enliven Teaching

Rita Silverman, one of the authors of the case being featured at this year's The Teaching Professor Conference, will demonstrate case method teaching in three special conference sessions. She will use the conference case to show how cases can be used to engage and involve learners in exploring complicated and conflicting issues. This instructional method uses a variety of facilitation techniques to lead learners to a deeper understanding of issues and how they might be resolved. Dr. Silverman is a widely recognized expert in case-method teaching. Enrollment in these sessions is limited, therefore pre-registration is required. Sign up sheets will be available at the conference registration desk.

“Excellent. I have told several of my colleagues that this conference is a tremendous opportunity for growth and renewal.” 2006 Participant