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Peer reviewedHoover, Kenneth H.; Hoover, Helene M. – Social Studies, 1980
Discusses use and development of case studies for instruction in the decision-making process. Suggests that discussion of a case should focus on questions concerning clarification of issues, exploration of events, evaluation of issues, and implications and application of findings. (KC)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Decision Making, Evaluative Thinking, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedSchuwirth, L. W. T.; Blackmore, D. E.; Mom, E.; van den Wildenberg, F.; Stoffers, H. E. J. H.; van der Vleuten, C. P. M. – Medical Teacher, 1999
Describes the assessment of students' problem-solving skills through the use of short case scenarios about which students are asked to make essential decisions. Discusses strategies for selecting essential decisions, writing cases carefully, and selecting appropriate question formats. (Contains 12 references.) (Author/WRM)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, Evaluative Thinking
Peer reviewedBittner, Marie – Social Studies, 1990
Presents the IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion) method used to analyze and judge legal cases. Stresses this method's applicability for social studies instruction, stating it helps students assess facts and apply rules to reach and defend conclusions. Provides examples for using the IRAC method in U.S. government and U.S. history units.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Critical Thinking, Decision Making Skills, Evaluative Thinking
