Método de estudo de caso aplicado no ensino em cursos de pós- graduação em ciências contábeis

Abstract

The objective of this work is to investigate the skills and competences provided by the application of the case study method in the teaching- learning process of postgraduate students in Accounting Sciences. The sample has 180 students, representing 10 Brazilian states. For the analysis of the data was used the exploratory factorial analysis, two factors were identified that explain 62.03% of the total data variation. These factors were characterized by skills and competencies acquired with the case study method and requirements to the application of the case study method in the classroom. In the opinion of graduate students in Accounting Sciences, the case study method contributes to their learning and helps in the development of skills and competences, such as: communication skills, teamwork and ability to reflect on real situations and they can interconnect with the theory studied, which will aid in the critica l analysis.