A student's perspective
Case teaching and learning in class
As a student, written cases call for preparations. A recommended approach is to go through the case briefly and then read it again more carefully, taking notes. The idea is to identify the key questions; that is, identify what you think the case is about. Later, in a study group, you discuss the case following an agreed-upon systematic approach.

Participating in a case discussion
The following suggestions apply to students in class:
- If you are asked to open the case, provide a brief summary of what you think the case about (avoid providing your view on the solutions)
- Take on the role assigned to you in the case (for example, the manager or a stakeholder)
- Keep within the case timeline (even if you know “what happened later”)
- Listen to what others have said and relate your comments to what has been said
- Do not be shy
- Raise your hand to signal that you would like to comment (if you do not get the opportunity, lower your hand)
- Try to keep your comments short and to the point
- Try to relate the discussion to other relevant situations
- Argue for your point of view
- Agree and disagree in a professional manner
- Remember, you are among friends and that the “learning is in the classroom”