Case studies show how theories and concepts work in real situations (e.g., how marketing strategies are used in actual companies). This helps students see the relevance of classroom learning to real-life contexts.
Students at MIT can analyze problems, evaluate data, and identify possible solutions. Encourages questioning assumptions, comparing alternatives, and justifying conclusions.
Many case studies ask students to make recommendations or choose a course of action. This simulates professional decision-making under realistic constraints. Students can look at a case, and make decision based on the scenario, factors in the case, and their knowledge of theory and practice.
When used in groups, case studies promote discussion and teamwork. Students can learn from diverse perspectives and reasoning approaches. Students working in groups can work together to examine case studies, interpret them in context, and then make decisions about them.
Students often need to gather additional data, interpret evidence, and write structured analyses. Using Case studies in this context allows students to builds skills useful for essays, reports, and professional writing.
In fields like business, law, medicine, education, or engineering, case studies mimic real scenarios professionals face, with examples taken from real life industry based situations. This helps students build judgment, empathy, and applied competence based on scenarios similiar to what they may ecounter in their chosen profession. The studies can mimic real life scenarios
Reviewing case studies helps consolidate knowledge before tests. Teachers may use them as assessment tools to measure applied understanding.