METHODS OF THE STUDY

The case method is a participatory, discussion-based way of learning in

which students gain skills in critical thinking, communication and group dynamics.

It's a type of problem-based learning. Often seen in the professional schools of

medicine, law and business, the case method is now successfully used in

disciplines such as engineering, chemistry, education, and journalism. Students

can work through a case in class as a whole or in small groups.

Qualitative case study is a research methodology that helps in

exploration of a phenomenon within some particular context through various data

sources, and it undertakes the exploration through variety of lenses in order to

reveal multiple facets of the phenomenon (Baxter & Jack, 2008). In case study, a

real-time phenomenon is explored within its naturally occurring context, with the

consideration that context will create a difference (Kaarbo & Beasley, 1999).

Qualitative research will be used by the researchers in this study. This

technique will give the researchers a unique depth of understanding which is

difficult to gain from a closed question survey. Qualitative methods offer a

dynamic approach to research, where the researcher has an opportunity to follow

up on answers given by respondents in real time, generating valuable

conversation around a subject.