The Decision Case Method

Abstract

Although seldom used for educating community organizers, the decision case method of teaching fits well with grassroots community organizing philosophy. The decision case method can help students and grassroots leaders learn how to critically analyze problems, develop successful solutions, and learn more about themselves and collaborative work. Instructors may use it as a strategy for teaching grassroots community organizing in the social work classroom. For prospective organizers, the decision case method represents a strategy for learning that they can use in professional practice. Community organizers may also use it for leadership development in local communities. Because there are few decision cases that combine direct practice and macro skills in grassroots community organizing, we wrote the case we discuss in this article. In conclusion, we offer lessons learned from teaching the case, and recommend the decision case method as an appropriate method for teaching grassroots community organizing.

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