Regardless of whether you are a novice teacher or a seasoned veteran with decades of experience, determining the most effective teaching strategies for your students can be a challenging task. As educators, we understand that there is no universal solution that works for every classroom. That is why we have compiled a list of 24 proven case studies to help inspire and enhance your classroom practice.
The following case studies are presented as real‑world scenarios & solutions, which includes a detailed description of the problem, the potential causes of the problem, and the ultimate goal of the strategy.
To access these case studies, simply click here or the button below for a downloadable PDF containing all 24.
Each case study follows the format of:
A description of the problem.
Probable causes of the problem.
The strategy’s goal.
The plan – how to implement the strategy.
A brief example supplied below is a case study strategy focusing on how to overcome ‘Time Wasting’ by students, and is just one example of how these case studies approach common issues that may be found in classrooms.
Time Wasting
Introduction
The case study approach of this strategy has been designed to create an awareness of how to resolve issues such as time wasting by students
Description of the Problem
Mr. Smith’s class has trouble getting settled down and ready for instruction. After moving into the classroom Mr. Smith tells the students to get into their seats and be quiet so that instruction can begin. Some of the students do as he asks. Others sharpen pencils, put their bags away, or continue to wander around chatting. Mr. Smith has to tell them to quiet down and get into their seats five or six times. By the time the class has finally settled in, ten minutes has gone by. This situation is repeated after morning recess, lunch and any activity that takes the students out of the room.
The remainder of the Time Wasting Strategy contains the probable causes of the issue, the goals to try and circumvent the issue and finally a four step plan aimed at resolving the issue.
This Case Study and others may be downloaded by clicking on the button below.
Other case studies in this series include:
Absenteeism
Calling out answers
Cluttered desks
Drug abuse
Getting out of seat – one student
Incessant questioning
Lack of attention
Lack of cooperation
Late assignments
Leaning back in chair
No response to reinforcement
Not completing homework
Poor listening skills
Poor self image
Pushing in line
Request for reinforcement
Short attention span
Shouting in class
Talking during lessons
The apathetic student
The bully
Time wasting
Using bad language
Whole class out of their seats