Dan Samstron's dilemma

Dan Samstron has finished his fifth case study. Feedback reveals a good product in terms of analytical and interdisciplinary depth and format. Dan has progressively adapted the case method by pursuing a strategy of learning by doing that fits his personality and teaching style. This means he is at ease with his personal values. His approach aligns with what the department's boss, Angus Castle, expects from him; and with the culture of his institution (the Barcelona Management School or BMS for short). However Dan feels that there is still has scope for improvement in the way he uses the case method and he is toying with the idea of 'pushing the envelope' to foster greater student learning. Aldo Mount, a pedagogical advisor, is offering advice to Dan regarding 'cold calling' students in the case discussion, a technique seldom used and often criticised at the BMS.