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in-depth study (see case study example 3). Ensuring that

there is progression of learning skills development (e.g.

analysis to synthesis etc.) when using a series of case

studies is important, rather than repetition of the same

skills.

Case study mark allocation. We have had to consider how

many credits/marks should be allocated to our case studies.

We have found that some students have spent quite a lot of

time carrying out independent research yet felt that they

have not received enough credit. Greater guidance was

required as to how the marks were allocated.

Added workload i.e. not replacing sufficient other

teaching. In some cases, where we have replaced existing

teaching with case studies we have found that students

were actually spending more time working towards the case

study than they would have spent in the original mode of

learning. Whilst it is encouraging to see such dedication to

the topic, we realise that it is important not to overload

students with case study work that could compromise being

able to complete assignments in parallel modules.