Teaching with Cases: The Art of Discussion Leadership

At Darden, we believe that great teaching is a conversation—one that challenges, inspires, and transforms. This resource hub is designed exclusively for business educators looking to deepen their expertise in case method teaching. Whether you're new to the approach or a seasoned discussion leader, you'll find practical guidance, time-tested strategies, and fresh perspectives to elevate your classroom experience.

Explore best practices, faculty insights, and tools to help you create dynamic, student-centered learning through the case method.

 

Ask Often, Tell Seldom: Good Practices in Case Teaching for the New Instructor and the Seasoned Colleague (Book) (PHA-0082)

"Case Method" (PHA-0032)

"An Introduction to Case Teaching (Part 1)" (VIDEO PLAYLIST) (PHA-0077)

"Fundamental Elements in Teaching" (PHA-0046)

"Henk Learns To Swim" (PHA-0036)

"A Darden Perspective: Teaching Cases—Plan, Listen, Dance" (PHA-0083)

"Classroom Covenant: Yes? No?" (PHA-0073)

"Teaching Excellence: Reflecting on What Makes Great Professors Great" (PHA-0063)

"Faculty and Students: Making the Grade" (PHA-0057)

"Note to the Student: How to Study and Discuss Cases" (G-0561)

"The Student in the Case Method Environment" (G-0295)

The following documents address topics and scenarios specific to Executive Education instructors and program administrators:

"Jack Drake's Question: What Makes a Great Executive Education Instructor?" (PHA-0071)

"Mid-Atlantic Professional Development Center: Lengthening the Half-Life of Learning" (PHA-0061)