A Tale of Five Case Studies: Reflections on Piloting a Case-Based, Problem-Based Learning Curriculum in English Composition

Authors

Katie Strand, Utah State UniversityFollow
Rachel Wishkoski, Utah State UniversityFollow
Alex J. Sundt, Utah State UniversityFollow
Deanna Allred, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Contribution to Book

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Once Upon a Time in the Academic Library: Storytelling Skills for Librarians

Publisher

American Library Association

Publication Date

2022

First Page

27

Last Page

43

Abstract

Part of a volume about storytelling in academic library contexts, this chapter reflects on the use of case studies in a sequenced information literacy curriculum in ENGL 2010 (Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode). In highly interactive sessions across the semester, students collaboratively researched a case study topic and co-created artifacts that reflected their shared journey as researchers. The chapter is organized into the following sections, consistent with the other chapters in the book: classroom vignette, storytelling goal, audience, delivery, theory, cultural considerations, and practical examples. Readers will learn about things to consider when using case-based problem-based learning (CBPBL) through reading about case study details, curricular design, and students’ experiences with the lessons.

Comments

This work was originally published by ACRL.

Recommended Citation

Strand, K., Wishkowski, R., Sundt, A. & Allred, D. (2022). A tale of five case studies: Reflections on piloting a case-based, problem-based learning curriculum in english composition. In M. R. Barefoot, S. Parme & E. Woods (Eds.), Once upon a time in the academic library: Storytelling skills for librarians (pp. 27-43). ACRL.