Designing active learning tasks that engage and appeal to students is one of the vital factors to creating a successful learning environment (Reeves, 2006). Case-based learning promises to encourage problem-solving and perspective-taking, thus fostering critical and creative thinking (Lavi & Marti, 2023; Tiwari et al., 2018; Vivas & Allada, 2006; Loong & Lopez-Nerney, 2005). While case-based learning materials may be commonly found in health sciences and business studies, cases on interpersonal communication in the Asian context are not readily available. This presentation describes the creation of one such case for use in a university classroom in Singapore and explores the feasibility of using a self-developed case as material for learning about interpersonal communication. Survey results on students’ response to the case will be shared, as well as an evaluation of the self-developed case as learning material.

Authors:
Hwee Hoon Lee, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore
Kalyani Alagappan, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore

About the Presenter(s)
Hwee Hoon Lee is Assistant Professor at Singapore Institute of Technology. Besides teaching undergraduates, she conducts courses for postgraduates and working adults. She has collaborated in various cross-team applied research projects.

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