Assessment
Purpose of the assignment: Case studies and role plays are two very commonly used instructional
techniques. This assignment provides you with an opportunity to develop either a case study or a role
play to include in the learning session you are designing for EDUC 5480. The purpose is to provide you
with an opportunity to develop and assess one of these techniques, learning from the suggested
readings, your experience and classmates’ assessments.
Directions: This assignment has two parts (1) developing either a case study or a role play, including
instructions for instructors and participants and (2) providing feedback to another class member on their
case study or role play. Before beginning see the requirements listed below and descriptions and criteria
that follow.
Requirements
Part 1: Develop either a case study or role play to include in the learning session you are designing for
EDUC 5480. Include:
• The case study or role play.
• The performance/learning objective that it supports the attainment of.
• A brief statement on the context it will be delivered in, e.g., What problem or opportunity gap is
being addressed? What comes before and after it in the session you are designing?
