Case

We interpret ‘case’ here quite broadly, to allow flexibility for teachers to pursue an inquiry that is course related, but of specific interest and concern to the group.

According to the Ontario College of Teachers, a ‘case’ consists of:

• An authentic dilemma, conflict or tension;
• A context or contexts that are integral to the dilemma (classroom, staff room, school yard, educational community);
• The author’s inner thoughts and attempts to problem solve;
• Ambiguity;
• Complexity;
• A situation that occurs frequently in education;
• A narrative or story that involves observations, perspectives and conversations from a variety of participants;
• No one right answer to the dilemma.