CASE WRITING CENTRE
Creating excellent teaching case studies
Welcome to the UCT GSB Case Writing Centre. Here you can view our Case Collection that has been produced over the last two years. Our cases proudly reflect the African and the emerging market context. All of our teaching cases also boast informative teaching notes to propel participant-centred learning.
WHAT IS A TEACHING CASE?
A teaching case is a learning tool that uses an account of a real-life business situation in the classroom. Learning occurs through a joint effort to solve the dilemma faced by the character in the story.
WHY TEACHING CASES?
- Personable
- Real
- Creative
- Interesting
- Requires risk
- Stimulating, fun, and challenging!
10 SKILLS THAT CASES DEVELOP
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Strategic thinking
- Real life engagement
- Decision-making skills
- Communication and written skills
- How to apply technique to real issues
- Insight into solving messy situations
GSB CASE STUDY WINS TOP AWARD AT CEEMAN/EMERALD COMPETITION
Award-winning teaching case charts successful internationalisation strategy of alcohol-free beverage The Duchess.
If you are interested in creating cases or learning from our teaching cases, contact Claire Barnardo: claire.barnardo@gsb.uct.ac.za