"Improving teaching: a case for cases" by Hilary Hollingsworth

Selected Works of Dr Hilary Hollingsworth

Presentation

Improving teaching: a case for cases

Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) (1998)

Hilary Hollingsworth, ACER
David Clarke

Abstract

Other professions make extensive use of the study of cases for professional development. This article points out the particular virtues which a case-based (as opposed to principles- based) approach adds to a comprehensive professional development program.

Keywords

Case studies,
Teacher education,
Teaching,
Methods,
Teacher improvement,
Professional education

Disciplines

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research and
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development

Publication Date

1998

Citation Information

Hilary Hollingsworth and David Clarke. "Improving teaching: a case for cases" Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) (1998)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/hilary_hollingsworth/16/