Workshop: Teaching Materials Using Case Studies

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7 May 2003, 10.00am-3.30pm, Conference Room N128, Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham

Introduction

Case Studies are an increasingly popular form of teaching and have an important role in developing skills and knowledge in students. This workshop explores the use of the case-based approach to support engineering education and, more specifically, their role in Materials Science related courses. The programme for the day includes presentations and discussions on three main themes; developing case studies, using case studies, and key skills and assessment in case studies. The main aim of the workshop is to share good practice and experiences in using case studies.

Programme

10.00 am	Registration and Coffee
10.15am	Session 1 - Developing Case Studies
	5-10 minute presentations by invited speakers followed by discussion
	Developing New Case Studies Using Students Irene Turner (University of Bath) Developing Case Studies Using Industrial Failures Neil James (University of Plymouth) Developing Case Studies Following Research Interests Nigel Mills (University of Birmingham)
11.30am	Session 2 - Using Case Studies
	5-10 minute presentations by invited speakers followed by discussion
	Increasing Motivation Through Showing Relevance to Studies Martin Strangwood (University of Birmingham) Mixed Level/Background Teaching Claire Davis (University of Birmingham) Career Relevance of Industrial Case Studies in Final Year James Busfield (Queen Mary, University of London)
1.00pm	Lunch
1.45pm	Session 3 - Key Skills and Assessment in Case Studies
	5-10 minute presentations by invited speakers followed by discussion
	Developing Key Skills in Case Studies Elizabeth Wilcock (University of Birmingham) Peer Tutoring in Conceptual Design Problems Genevieve Langdon (University of Liverpool) Group Assessment Mike Jenkins (University of Birmingham)
3.00pm	Final Discussion
3.30pm	Finish and Tea