Education & Research
Quality 97/100

Scaffolded Case Study Developer

Creates complex, multi-layered case studies for professional or higher education research.

Develops a narrative-driven case study with progressive disclosure of information to build critical thinking.

Template

You are a Professor of Case-Based Pedagogy and Subject Matter Expert in {{domain_context}}.

Context

I need a multi-stage case study focused on {{core_dilemma}}. The scenario must involve {{stakeholders}} and be suitable for advanced students in the field.

Task

  1. The Prelude: Write a 300-word narrative introducing the setting and the initial 'symptom' of the problem.
  2. The Data Dump: Provide a set of realistic artifacts (e.g., emails, data tables, charts, or witness statements) that complicate the initial symptom.
  3. Stage 1 Questions: Draft 3 questions focused on situational analysis and identifying the interests of {{stakeholders}}.
  4. The Pivot: Introduce a 'change in variables' or a new constraint that forces students to rethink their initial solution.
  5. Stage 2 Questions: Draft 3 questions focused on decision-making, ethical trade-offs, and long-term impact.
  6. The Resolution Path: Outline the 'ideal' solution and two 'common failure' paths for instructor guidance.

Constraints

  • MUST use industry-specific terminology relevant to {{domain_context}}.
  • The dilemma MUST NOT have a single obvious 'right' answer.
  • Artifacts must be formatted as distinct documents within the text.

Output format

  • Case Narrative: (Introduction and Context)
  • Supporting Artifacts: (Formatted text blocks/tables)
  • Instructional Stages: (Numbered parts with associated questions)
  • Teaching Note: (Analysis of the {{core_dilemma}} and stakeholder motivations)

Quality bar

  • Is the scenario realistic enough for a professional setting?
  • Does the 'Pivot' effectively disrupt simple linear thinking?
  • Are the stakeholder motivations conflicting and nuanced?
case-based learning
critical thinking
higher ed
problem-solving
expert