Voorbeeldcases

Voorbeeldcases, often written as voorbeeldcases in Dutch, are short, self-contained case studies designed for teaching, training, or demonstration. They present a realistic situation, a central problem, and relevant data, enabling learners to analyze, discuss, and decide on actions. Voorbeeldcases are used in various disciplines, including business administration, law, public administration, healthcare, journalism, and education. They can be based on real events with anonymized or composite data, or be entirely fictional to illustrate specific principles or decision points.

A typical voorbeeldcase includes a concise description of the context, the issue or decision to be made, key stakeholders, relevant facts and figures, optional background materials, and guiding questions. Many voorbeeldcases are accompanied by an instructor’s guide with suggested analyses, assessment criteria, and possible solutions. They emphasize learning objectives such as problem framing, ethical considerations, stakeholder analysis, evidence-based reasoning, and clear communication of conclusions.

Voorbeeldcases serve multiple purposes: they support active learning in classrooms, provide standardized materials for assessment, and help organizations train staff in handling common scenarios. They are often shared through educational repositories, publishers, or institutional libraries, with attention to clarity and privacy when real events are used. In Dutch pedagogy, voorbeeldcases are part of case-based teaching and relate to practice-oriented learning and scenario-based training. See also case study, teaching case, and scenario planning.