These case study scenarios and case analysis framework were written by Paul C. Gorski and Seema Pothini for their co-authored book, Case Studies on Diversity and Social Justice Education, published in 2014 by Routledge. The book contains more than 35 school- and classroom-based cause study scenarios related to issues like race, class, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, language, and religion. Each scenario is followed by a list of discussion questions. The book also contains "Points of Reflection" for each case scenario.
Case Study Analysis Worksheet: An Equity Literacy Approach
A seven-step process for analyzing case study scenarios with an emphasis on creating and sustaining an equitable learning environment for all students.
(Racist) Terms of Endearment | Points of Reflection
A high school math teacher overhears a White student directing the N-word at an African American classmate. When she confronts him, he claims that he was using it as a term of endearment—a claim that is not explicitly contested by the “friend” to whom he's directing it.
Two Moms | Points of Reflection
A second grade teacher, noticing that a student who has same-sex parents is being teased, decides to read a book to the class about a child who has two moms. Parents complain to the principal.
Insufficient Accommodations | Points of Reflection
A sixth grade teacher takes her class to a nature reserve for a science-based hike, believing the reserve has accommodations for her new student, who uses crutches due to cerebral palsy. When the class arrives they learn that the reserve's accommodations are underwhelming.
These case study scenarios and case analysis framework were written by Paul C. Gorski and Seema Pothini for their co-authored book,