On November 11, Robert Bruner, distinguished professor of business administration
at Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia and well-known case
writer in corporate finance, led an interactive seminar for 14 faculty member
mentors and protégés.
The seminar, called Getting Started with Case Teaching, considered practical and
effective solutions to the challenges of getting started in the classroom. Bruner
opened the discussion by asking faculty members, “What issues can we address
for you?”
He used a short case to explore particular problems and a rich discussion ensued,
covering challenges such as new material, student norms, taking command, handling
student interactions, youthfulness and reputation. Bruner advised professors to
try to think like the learner.